SOI Autumn 2022: Mendelssohn & Prokofiev

Symphony Orchestra of India

Alpesh Chauhan, Conductor

Benjamin Grosvenor, Piano

Programme:

Humperdinck: Overture to Hansel and Gretel

Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25

Prokofiev: Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet

Conductor Alpesh Chauhan, Associate Conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Music Director of Birmingham Opera Company, will open the SOI Autumn 2022 Season with the Symphony Orchestra of India sharing the stage with British piano virtuoso Benjamin Grosvenor, a pianist of widespread international acclaim. The concert opens with Humperdink’s overture to his fairy-tale opera, Hansel and Gretel, followed by the classical-age Piano Concerto No. 1 by Felix Mendelssohn and concluding with excerpts from Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet, Romeo and Juliet, based on Shakespeare’s play.

This programme runs approximately 120 mins with one intermission.

Pre-concert talk at 6.20 pm

Age Limit: 6+

An NCPA Presentation

Late entry will not be permitted.