Inspired by Mozart, Tchaikovsky wrote this gracious piece for cello and orchestra. There are eight variations on the original theme. Cellist Pablo Ferrández is soloist next to the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. Ferrández is known for his emotional play and his love for interacting with the audience: he always tries to look people in the eye while performing. Conductor Elim Chan is conquering the world with her work - in 2014 she won the prestigious Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition. The concert is performed live in the Great Hall of The Concertgebouw.
The musicians:
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Elim Chan [conductor]
Pablo Ferrández [cello]
The musical program:
Tchaikovsky - Variations on a Rococo Theme
Recording: The Sunday Morning Concert of Sunday the 20th of January 2019, live in The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
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20 янв 2019
