Richard Egarr conducts Rossini
Of all the symphonies, Beethoven's third is, without contradiction, the most heroic. This is indicated not only by the title and the misplaced dedication to Napoleon, but also by the pounding opening chords, the ringing melodies, the majestic funeral march and the furiously exciting finale. The first half of this heroic program features Beethoven's "alter ego" Rossini, whose sparkling operas were at least as revolutionary. Richard Egarr shows where both greatnesses of early Romanticism complement and contrast.
Programme
Rossini William Tell: Overture
Rossini Assisa a’ piè d'un salice (Canzone del Salice) (from: Otello)
Rossini Semiramide: ouverture
Rossini Non si da follia maggiore (from: Il Turco in Italia)
Rossini Semiramide: Bel raggio lusinghier
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, opus 55, "Eroica"
Performers
Louise Alder
soprano