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On Saturday 17 February, Saffron Hall will be presenting a special performance from the iconic London Philharmonic Orchestra. Alongside a piano concerto from Clara Schumann and Symphony No 3 ‘Scottish ’ by Felix Mendelssohn, the evening will also showcase the work of Fanny Mendelssohn. Despite having a significant body of music to her name – over 400 scores – Fanny has long been overshadowed by her more famous brother, both during their lifetimes and in the two centuries since. This intimate performance highlights how Fanny’s music contains much of the ‘transparency and melodic charm’ considered characteristic of her brother. Her Overture in C major will be followed by Clara Schumann’s concerto, whose premiere was originally conducted by Felix Mendelssohn himself, and is considered by many to be a piece of music that stands at the gateway to the Romantic era. Finally, the show draws to a close with Felix’s own piece, which is an evocative symphony that represents a love letter to the dramatic landscapes of Scotland. Joining the London Philharmonic Orchestra will be Natalia Ponomarchuk as conductor and Mishka Rushdie Momen (pictured), who has been lauded by The Times as ‘one of the most thoughtful and sensitive British pianists’. Visit saffronhall.com for more.
17 Feb
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