Organization

Conductor

Edward Gardner

Singer

Víkingur Ólafsson

Piano

Orchestra

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Southbank Centre

Spirits of Delight

London

United Kingdom

Royal Festival Hall

Spirits of Delight: Piano Concerto Simpson,M (+1 More)

Public

Piano Concerto

Symphony No. 2 in E♭ Major, op. 63

Approved

South Bank Centre

‘Rarely, rarely, comest thou, Spirit of Delight!’ The symphony opens on a mighty surge of confidence and pride.

Then something happens – the shadows lengthen, and a great artist starts to lay bare his soul with an honesty unprecedented in British music.

Edward Gardner welcomes the extraordinary, multi-award-winning pianist Víkingur Ólafsson to create another classic in a world premiere.

Mark Simpson’s music is exuberant, lyrical and wears its heart unashamedly on its sleeve, and it’s a fair bet that the Spirit of Delight is very much present in his keenly awaited new Piano Concerto.

English

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Ensemble