Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra (Russia)
22/10｜Saturday｜20:00
Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium
Tickets: MOP 700, 600, 500, 400
Prokofiev and Shostakovich are regarded as two of Russia’s compositional giants of the 20th century. These two composers, active in the same generation, have their own distinctive styles of music, with their symphony works ranked as classic repertoires of the 20th century. Under the baton of the talented conductor Valery Gergiev, the historic Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra has become an international preeminent orchestra, being the recognised interpreter of the works by Prokofiev and Shostakovich. In this year’s Festival, the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra will present special concerts to illuminate these two composers’ masterpieces.
From Russia, with Classics will feature Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1, Symphony No. 5 and the Romeo and Juliet ballet. Stark transition of Prokofiev’s composing style can be observed in two symphonies with a gap of 30 years, the former is considered an anticipation of the neoclassical trend in the 1920s while the latter was borne by deeper poignancy and meaning, commonly seen as the highest achievement of Prokofiev.
Conductor: Valery Gergiev
Programme
S. Prokofiev:
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, op. 25 (“Classical”)
Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet, Suites Nos. 1 and 2
Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, op. 100
Duration: approximately 2 hours, including one interval