Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine

Beethoven's Second Symphony with Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine.

Conductor: Theodore Kuchar
Cello: Jiří Bárta

Rossini: The Thieving Magpie Overture
Elgar: Cello Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No.2
Dvořák: Slavonic Dances op. 46 Nos. 1 & 8 and op. 72 Nos. 2, 4 & 7

An unforgettable night of sublime classical music as Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine takes the stage under the masterful baton of conductor Theodore Kuchar.

The concert opens with the effervescent overture to Rossini's comic opera 'The Thieving Magpie', then, marvel at the rich lyricism and profound emotionality of Elgar's 'Cello Concerto', featuring the extraordinary artistry of celebrated cello soloist Jiří Bárta.

Be swept away by the power and passion of Beethoven's life-affirming 'Symphony No.2', a work brimming with the composer's signature inventiveness and vigour. The evening closes with Dvořák's rousing 'Slavonic Dances', infectious outpourings of Czech folk spirit. From the first upbeat to the last thunderous chord, this concert promises to be an extraordinary celebration of music.