Synopsis

Jane Glover introduces an evening featuring two significant works from the 20th century. The BBC Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of David Atherton, will perform these pieces. Prior to the concert, Glover engages in conversation with Peter Donohoe, the soloist in Bartók’s Second Piano Concerto. Widely considered one of the most demanding and profound compositions of the modern era, Donohoe reflects on the concerto's considerable technical and emotional requirements. The programme c