Sunrise: Santtu Conducts Strauss - Broadcast
A new era dawns for the Philharmonia, as Santtu-Matias Rouvali takes up the baton as the Orchestra’s sixth Principal Conductor in an online broadcast.
He opens his Human / Nature series with a thrilling Strauss double bill.
More than 100 musicians take to the stage for the epic Alpine Symphony.
Inspired by a boyhood hiking adventure, and a lifelong love of the mountains, Strauss invites you to join him for a day in the great outdoors.
From the whispers of anticipation just before dawn, via waterfalls, forests and meadows, he takes you with him to experience the awe of reaching the summit.
The music crescendos with the fearsome power of a storm (complete with wind and thunder machines), only to bring a deep sense of peace after a safe return.
Another sunrise opens Also sprach Zarathustra – an unmistakable, spine-tingling fanfare.
Fortunately for us, there’s no need to understand the complex philosophy that underpins the work to appreciate Strauss’ mastery.
You could, of course, reflect on humanity’s purpose and place in the cosmos while you listen – or simply let yourself be filled with the glorious sound of a huge orchestra, back in the Royal Festival Hall at last.
Performers
- Philharmonia Orchestra
- Santtu-Matias Rouvali conductor
Repertoire
- Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra
- Interval
- Strauss: An Alpine Symphony
Need to know
You can also attend this event live on Thursday 30 September.
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Dates & times
First broadcast: available from 7.30pm on Thu 14 Oct and available to buy until Sat 15 Dec.
Price
Standard £12
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