Tag Archives: Royal Festival Hall

Pinchas Zukerman

Posted on 18 May, 2012 by

Edward Seckerson talks to legendary violinst and conductor Pinchas Zukerman.  Recognised as a phenomenon for four decades, Zukerman discusses his early musical life, his thoughts on British orchestras and how he is still learning to this day. Pinchas Zukerman appears … Continue reading →

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Ein Heldenleben: Brass Facts

Posted on 27 March, 2012 by

The large orchestral forces required for Ein Heldenleben include a massive brass section consisting of: 8 French horns 3 trumpets 2 E-flat trumpets 3 trombones Euphonium Tuba By our extremely unscientific calculations, if you straightened out all these instruments they would stretch … Continue reading →

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Reliable Russian Repertoire

Posted on 2 November, 2011 by

Members of Sound UNIon, our student ticket scheme, have been reviewing some of our recent concerts.  Lucia D’Avanzo attended last week’s concert with Kirill Karabits and Barry Douglas at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall: RELIABLE RUSSIAN REPERTOIRE SHOSTAKOVICH              Festive Overture RACHMANINOV               … Continue reading →

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Barry Douglas Twitter Interview 3rd Oct 2011

Posted on 4 October, 2011 by

We spent an hour chatting to pianist Barry Douglas ahead of his performance with the RPO on Sunday 23rd October 2011 at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. For full concert details please click here. “ Pianist @wbarrydouglas will answer your … Continue reading →

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Royal Festival Hall 7th June: Listen again

Posted on 8 June, 2011 by

Click here to listen to BBC Radio 3′s live broadcast of last night’s concert at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011pph0

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