Hans Henkemans: Concerto No. 1 and orchestration of Debussy’s Preludes

Friday, 4 August 2023   |   19:45 - 21:45

Hans Henkemans: Concerto No. 1 and orchestration of Debussy’s Preludes

An annual fixture in Northern Ireland’s musical calendar, BBC Radio 3 is delighted to present 4 Summer Invitation Concerts with the Ulster Orchestra. Continuing a tradition which began in 1985, all of the concerts will take place in the Victorian splendour of the Ulster Hall, encompassing rarely heard works, music by women composers and symphonic classics.

The Season will also shine the spotlight on top talent: most notably the Belfast pianist Michael McHale in his 40th birthday year and BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, the Colombian cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia. Conductor Angus Webster also returns, following his debut with the Orchestra last Summer, along with the Orchestra’s Honorary Principal Guest Conductor, Jac Van Steen.

Debussy (Orch. Henkemans) – Preludes from Book 1

Hans Henkemans – Concerto No. 1 for piano and string orchestra

Schumann – Introduction and allegro appassionato in G major Op.92 for piano and orchestra

Schumann – Overture, Genoveva Opera, Op. 81

David Matthews – Symphony No. 9 (2016)

  • Composer(s) Hans Henkemans
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Debussy (Orch Henkemans): Preludes from Book 1 
    Hans Henkemans: Concerto No.1 for piano and string orchestra 

  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Ulster Orchestra, Soloist Michael McHale, Conductor Jac van Steen

Date

Aug 04 2023
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Time

19:45 - 21:45

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Location

Belfast, Ulster Hall, UK
34 Bedford St, Belfast BT2 7FF, UK

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