Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major is a vibrant mix of lively woodwind tones, shimmering piano passages, relaxed jazz motifs, and Basque folk music- an ideal showcase for star pianist Lang Lang as he joins the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Paavo Järvi also presents the late-Romantic Symphony No. 1 by Hans Rott – a piece in which influences from his teacher Anton Bruckner are evident, as well as those from Gustav Mahler, with whom Rott studied composition. Liz Nolan presents a showcase of unabridged musical masterworks, featuring live recordings of Irish and international performers, plus selections from the latest CD releases.
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G
Hans Rott: Symphony No. 1 in E
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Lang Lang, piano
Paavo Järvi, conductor
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 21st April, 1pm-4pm
