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Choral
OAE: Schiff’s Surprise
A virtuoso pianist and world-class conductor, Sir András Schiff defies expectations, constantly shifting between roles on the concert stage.
This concert rounds off the OAE’s Visions, Illusions & Delusions season with a varied programme of music by Haydn, who as much as any other composer redefined what orchestral music came to be during the Enlightenment period.
`I was interested in surprising the public with something new,’ Haydn said about his Symphony No. 94, now nicknamed the Surprise Symphony because of its breathless invention and numerous musical jokes.
It’s paired with Haydn’s Piano Concerto in D, which is an opportunity to hear Schiff’s playing at its magical best.
Performers
Orchestra of the Age of EnlightenmentAndras Schiff conductor, piano
Charlotte Beament soprano
Helen Charlston mezzo-soprano
Nick Pritchard tenor
Dingle Yandell bass
Choir of the Enlightenment
Repertoire
Haydn: Symphony No.94 (Surprise); Piano Concerto in D, Hob.XVIII/11Interval
Haydn: Mass in B flat (Harmoniemesse)
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Performance time
Please note start time of 7pm.
Related events
Queen Elizabeth Hall at 6pm: pre-concert talk. Admission free.
Ticketing
Book multiple Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment events in the same transaction and receive a discount.
2 – 3 events (15% discount)
4 – 7 events (20% discount)
8 or more events (25% discount)
Children and student £5 tickets are available for every concert. These discounts, and the £5 tickets, are not available on Premium seats.
