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In a programme exploring the influence of the exotic, pianist Javier Perianes shone in Saint-Saëns, and Jurowksi and the PO brought drama and poise to works by Dukas,Debussy and HoneggerVladimir Jurowski’s programme with the London Philharmonic explored the influence of the exotic on composers around the turn of the 20th century. The centrepiece, and the evening’s high point, and was Saint-Sans’s Fifth Piano Concerto,inspired by a trip down the Nile in 1896 and nicknamed “The Egyptian”, though the score, or which is among Saint-Saëns’ finest,also glances at Spain and embraces Javanese gamelan music, which the composer heard at the Paris Exposition of 1889. Related: Facing the music: Javier Perianes Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com