Williamsburg, Va

Contributed by WR Murphy

My first experience with the London Philharmonic Orchestra came as quite an accident. I was looking for Christmas music on CD, and I stumbled across their recording of Hendel's Messiah. I was completely blown away - the passion and skill with which they performed Hendel's magnum opus was astounding, and listening to it while driving through the snow last weekend was surreally beautiful and powerful.

Sir Thomas Beecham founded the orchestra around 80 years ago, and since then the London Philharmonic has become one of the most renowned and respected orchestras in the world. With the London Philharmonic Orchestra, classical music is alive and exciting. Far from the stuffy wig-wearing, coattail-sporting Mozart you might imagine, the London Philharmonic is a powerful group, filled with vibrant young talent. For example, their prodigious first violin, Peter Schoeman, has been performing in symphony orchestras since he was only ten years old, and also led the orchestra that recorded the music for the The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Later this spring, they will be playing at the Ferguson Center, and that performance is not to be missed.

London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Ferguson Center for the Arts

Thursday, March 4th @ 7:30 PM

Celebrated for its versatility, artistic excellence and thrilling performances, The London Philharmonic Orchestra has earned its place among the world's most respected orchestras. Since its first performance in the Queen's Hall in 1932 brought an ecstatic audience to its feet, this renowned ensemble has performed trail-blazing international tours and produced award-winning recordings with the worlds leading conductors. Under the baton of Maestro Jurowski, this promises to be a night to remember!

The program will include:

Shostakovich Five Fragments Op. 42

Ravel Piano Concerto in G Major, Alexander Toradze, piano

Shostakovich Symphony No. 4 in C minor, Op.43

TICKET PRICES:

VIP $97 / $82 / $72 / $62

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Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts
1 University Place
Newport News, Virginia 23606
757-594-8752

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