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UID:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/english-symphony-orchestra-russ
 ian-masterpieces
DTSTAMP:20261013T021604Z
DTSTART:20261119T193000Z
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SUMMARY:English Symphony Orchestra: Russian Masterpieces
LOCATION:Cheltenham Town Hall: Main Stage
DESCRIPTION:Russian Masterpieces Kenneth Woods\, conductor Ryan Wang\, pian
 o Glinka Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla 7’ Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Them
 e of Paganini 26’ Interval Shostakovich Symphony no. 5 52’ Glinka’s fiery 
 and virtuosic Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla sets the stage for an evenin
 g that sees the ESO traversing two monumental Russian works of the 1930s. 
 Rachmaninov the emigré crowned his unique cycle of works for piano and orc
 hestra with his 1934 Rhapsody\, a work with. the kind of abundance of melo
 dic riches and virtuosic thrills in which Rachmaninov remains without peer
 . Composed only three years later\, Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony emerged 
 from the darkest days of Stalinist repression as a form of musical testimo
 ny to the suffering and resilience of the Russian people which has made it
 \, in the view of many music lovers worldwide\, the definitive symphony of
  the 20th Century. Save on English Symphony Orchestra performances at Chel
 tenham Town Hall when you book multiple concerts: Any 2 shows – 5% off the
  ticket price Any 3 shows – 10% off the ticket price Any 4 shows – 15% off
  the ticket price This discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
  ESO Insight at 6.30pm Join us at 6.30pm for our pre-concert event that br
 ing you closer to the music. Hear the stories\, ideas and creative voices 
 behind each programme\, and enjoy a relaxed\, connected start to your ESO 
 evening. Hosted by Kenneth Woods in conversation with renowned writer\, br
 oadcaster and composer Stephen Johnson\, author of ‘How Shostakovich Chang
 ed My Mind’ How Shostakovich Changed My Mind – Stephen Johnson Free to tic
 ket holders. Sorry\, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/english-symphony-orchestra-russ
 ian-masterpieces
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