Trpčeski and Petrenko
Programme
Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra
Vasilij Petrenko, conductor
Simon Trpčeski, piano
Vasily Petrenko has worked with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras, and has built up an extremely strong profile of successful studio recordings. Highlights include symphonic cycles by Shostakovich, Rachmaninov and Elgar, which he recorded with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Petrenko is also chief conductor of the European Union Youth Orchestra and the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Federation, as well as Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. Under his baton, the Slovenian Philharmonic will first perform Rachmaninov’s popular Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2, which stands out for its contrasting lyrical themes. The soloist will be Simon Trpčeski, critically acclaimed for his virtuosity, deeply expressive approach and charismatic stage presence. He has worked with more than 100 orchestras worldwide, and with many renowned conductors, and has a long-standing collaboration with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Petrenko. Trpčeski is also committed to strengthening the cultural image of his native Macedonia. The programme will conclude with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, the second movement of which is a musical portrait of Stalin, who persecuted the composer.