Hungarian National Philharmonic OrchestraAlevtina Ιoffe Alexander Malofeev - Megaron Athens Concert Hall

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Alevtina Ιoffe
Alexander Malofeev

Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Alevtina Ιoffe
Alexander Malofeev Tour in celebration of the centenary of the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Overview

The adjective “great” may well define evert aspect of this exciting concert. The century-old Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra is one of Europe’s leading orchestras, principal conductor Alevtina Ioffe stands out in recent years for her unique her unique readings of musical works, while the young pianist Alexander Malofeev began his career as a child prodigy displaying a dazzling musicianship. Equally important are the four symphonic works featuring on the concert’s programme, which stand out for their imaginative orchestration and lyricism (Prokofiev), their boldness and expressionistic ferocity (Bartók), and the extreme virtuosic challenges they pose to soloists (Chopin, Liszt).

Credits

piano

Alexander Malofeev

Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor

Alevtina Ιoffe

Programme

Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, op. 64 (excerpts)

Franz Liszt: Totentanz (Dance of the Dead) for piano and orchestra, S. 126

Frédéric Chopin: Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante for piano and orchestra, op. 22

Béla Bartók: Suite from the ballet The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19

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