The torrent roars, and the full orchestra hurls down a furious challenge. The opening of Brahms鈥檚 youthful First Piano Concerto is a long way from the image of the gruff old genius in baggy trousers and beard. For Edinburgh audiences, this is a first chance to hear pianist Denis Kozhukhin in this overwhelming music. 成人论坛 SSO chief conductor-designate Thomas Dausgaard conducts: The Scotsman found 鈥渟omething elemental鈥� in his performance when he conducted the 成人论坛 SSO on Orkney last summer. His freshness and energy will make Beethoven鈥檚 headlong Seventh Symphony both a bracing contrast and a perfect counterpart to Brahms鈥檚 volcanic concerto.
Prelude: 2.00pm (free to ticket-holders)
Peter Nelson from the University of Edinburgh introduces the featured works.
