Mozart Symphony No. 41 (Jupiter)
Mark-Anthony Turnage On Opened Ground for viola and orchestra
R Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra

Markus Stenz conductor
Lawrence Power viola



Rich, malleable, unpredictable, wickedly exciting, touchingly tender and intensely dramatic – after its famous opening bars, Also sprach Zarathustra takes the listener on what is arguably the most riveting and sonically spectacular orchestral journey Richard Strauss ever created. While Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony offers a continuous stream of abundant musical joy wrapped up in the most unimposing-yet-complex music of the 18th century. In between comes a heartfelt concerto for viola and orchestra written by Mark-Anthony Turnage – a haunting score that transforms an alluring four-note theme from rough and aggressive to warm and intense.

FREE Pre-concert event | 6.15pm-6.45pm | Royal Festival Hall
Mark-Anthony Turnage and Lawrence Power discuss On Opened Ground

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Mozart: Symphony No. 41 - I. Allegro vivace
Mozart: Symphony No. 41 - II. Andante cantabile
Mozart: Symphony No. 41 - IV. Molto Allegro
Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra - Introduction
Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra - Von den Hinterweltlern
Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra - Der Genesende
Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra - Das Tanzlied

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This concert will be broadcast live by BBC Radio 3





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