The Power Of Life
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Grieg is beloved for his lyricism which derives from Norwegian folk tunes and the Romantic tradition to which he belongs, and the striking, opening gesture of his Piano Concerto is perhaps one of the most recognisable in all of classical music. Based on descending seconds and thirds, it is but one sign of how Norwegian folk music was making its impact upon his emerging style and dazzling originality. Written at the height of the First World War, instead of writing music about the destructive power of war, Nielsen took the opposite approach with his Fourth Symphony.
It is a tectonic musical struggle between the forces of destruction and the inextinguishable will to live and culminates in one of the most uplifting and thrilling of all symphonic climaxes. Má Vlast is considered a paragon of Czech nationalism – celebrating Czech culture and history, the countryside, and, especially, its people. Though often performed as a series of independent pieces, it is unified by general topic as well as by specific musical themes. Vyšehrad depicts a castle overlooking Prague.
Please note: If you are booking 5 of more of the Series concerts you will need to call Ticket Office for the discount to be applied. Children’s tickets are only available through Ticket Office.
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Poole's Centre For The Arts
21 Kingland Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1UG
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