Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No 2 is one of the most popular and recognisable concertos in the classical repertoire. Widely enjoyed but played only by the most skilful pianists, it has been performed in concert halls consistently since 1901. But how much do you really know about this landmark piece?
Ahead of his performance at BBC Radio 3 Open Ear on 30 September, experimental percussionist and composer Serge Vuille interviews Sarah Nemtsov about her work Drummed Variation
This Autumn, violinist Veronika Eberle steps into the spotlight for three concerts at the Barbican and LSO St Luke's. After a performance of chamber music at a BBC Radio 3 Rush-Hour Concert this September, she joins Bernard Haitink and the LSO to perform Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto on Sunday 15 October and Thursday 19 October.
We sat down with Veronika to talk about her forthcoming concerts, her history with LSO Music Director Sir Simon Rattle, and what she sees in the LSO's future with Sir Simon at the helm.
