T1465069883The BUTA festival of Azerbaijani Arts closes with this spectacular celebration of Azeri classical music, conducted by London-based Azerbaijani violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky. Azerbaijan is a new country with ancient traditions and this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience the rich musical heritage of the `Land of Fire'. The native Azeri folk style is infused throughout the programme and most prominently in works by Fikret Amirov (1922 - 1984), renowned for blending East and West in a new genre called `symphonic mugham'. World-famous violinist Shlomo Mintz joins the RPO to perform Azer Rzayev's Violin Concerto.Company Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor Smitry Sitkovetsky. Performer Shlomo Mintz (violin). Performer Joan Rodgers (soprano). Performer Jeffrey Lloyd Roberts (tenor). | |
7 Mar 10 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L444197765 |