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Water is the sensuous primal element for both Francisco Coll and Camille Saint-Saëns on the first half of this colorful program: ominously murky and ultimately ferociously turbulent in Coll’s Aqua Cinerea (Gray Water); surging, rocking, and sparkling at sea and on the river in Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5, which received its “Egyptian” nickname from the Nubian love song the well-traveled composer quotes in the middle movement. There is nothing very watery about Shostakovich’s forceful Symphony No. 5, the work that returned the composer to official Soviet favor in 1937. There has been a great deal of murky and turbulent contention, however, about its interpretation. But whether taken at face value or as sardonic commentary, its power is undeniable. Of the talented pianist, the Sunday Times wrote, “... demeanor and technique… radiate calm, yet the precision and speed of his fingerwork can be quite shattering. Seldom, if ever, have I encountered such a combination of evident modesty and ut🗓️ Mark your calendar from August 6, 2024 to February 22, 2024 at Hollywood Bowl. Los Angeles Philharmonic - Prokofiev and Shostakovich is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of Classical in a dynamic setting in , . Reserve your spot now for tickets starting at just 42.00 🎟️.
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Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068, Hollywood, United States
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