Tchaikovsky's The Voyevoda, a tale of destructive, jealous passion, is rarely heard in concert, but the music is amongst his most thrilling.
Ginastera's ballet Panambi, which closes tonight's programme, launched the composer's career in his early 20s and demonstrated his prodigious young talent. The opulent sunrise which closes the piece demonstrates Ginastera's confident and colourful handling of a large orchestra.
The orchestra and Juanjo Mena are joined by Alban Gerhardt as soloist in Shostakovich's dark and intense Second Cello Concerto.
Tchaikovsky: The Voyevoda, Op 78
Juanjo Mena, conductor
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No 2
Juanjo Mena, conductor
Alban Gerhardt, cello
Ginastera: Three Danzas Argentinas for piano
Juanjo Mena, conductor
Barbara Nissman, piano
Ginastera: Panambi (complete ballet)
Juanjo Mena, conductor
Recorded at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall and first broadcast in April 2018.
