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Esa-Pekka Salonen, Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia for 13 years, returns as Conductor Laureate to join the Orchestra's 80th birthday celebrations. They're joined by pianist Víkingur Ólafsson for the London premiere of John Adams's Piano Concerto 'After the Fall', written for Ólafsson and inspired by his affinity for Bach. After the interval the Philharmonia is joined by the Philharmonia chorus for Ravel's complete ballet score Daphnis and Chloé, one of Esa-Pekka Salonen's favourite works. Presented by Linton Stephens, live from the Royal Festival Hall. Adams: Piano Concert 'After the Fall' (London premiere) Interval Ravel: Daphnis and Chloé (complete ballet score) Víkingur Ólafsson (piano) Philharmonia Chorus The Philharmonia Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor)
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- 1.After The FallAfter The FallJohn Adams
- 2.Fantasia & Fugue in A minor, BWV.904Fantasia & Fugue in A minor, BWV.904Johann Sebastian Bach
- 3.Hommage à Rameau (Images - set 1)Hommage à Rameau (Images - set 1)Claude Debussy