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Thursday 17 February 2005, 7.30pm
PRE-CONCERT TALK AT 6.30PM IN THE AUDITORIUM
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC ... 
Dukas The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.1 in D flat
Janácek Capriccio
Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances
Mark Elder conductor
Lars Vogt piano
The 22-year-old Prokofiev composed his First Piano Concerto as a vehicle for his own astounding talent, and took listeners by storm with the work's zestful insouciance and dazzling pianistic fireworks. It is played by one of today's brightest pianistic stars, Lars Vogt, admired for his 'high intelligence, physical daring and clarity of vision' (The Times). He also takes the solo part in Janácek's characteristically eccentric and exciting Capriccio for piano (left hand only), flute and brass. Dukas's celebrated scherzo brings the tale of the magician and his mischievous apprentice to vivid life, while Rachmaninov's glorious Symphonic Dances are irresistible in their opulence, virtuosic energy and, in the central waltz, sensuousness.
The Abraham Moss Memorial Concert
This concert is part of the Hallé's February Sale - 25% off all tickets. To purchase tickets please call The Bridgewater Hall Box Office on 0161 907 9000. For further details on the Sale, please click here.
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