By Roy Lie A Tjam.
The Hague 27 October 2017, The Hague philharmonic orchestra or Residentie Orkest hosted Diplomat Magazine guests at their special concert. The concert was attended by a number of Ambassadors: Russia, Armenia, Ecuador. Korea. Indonesia, being amongst them. The Residentie Orkest artistic director Mr Sven Arne Tepl cordially welcomed the distinguished guests.
A highlight of the evening was the one-minute symphony called “who is who” its a three-part piece by the talented young Ghanaian composer David Azaglo, the audience roared its approval.
Power of Sjosta Kovitsj, it was Russian Roulette at the Zuiderstrand theatre when Nicholas Collon took on three Russian masterpieces: Ljadov’s poetic and atmospheric Enchanted Lake, the Tenth Symphony by Shostakovich – which recently shook up the Alpha tent at Lowlands Music Festival – and, lastly, the cello concerto by the not so well known Kabalevsky. He composed a piece bubbling over with absolute excitement, virtuosity, and vigour. This concerto is just perfect for the super-talented Leonard Elschenbroich. All enjoyed the superb evening at the zuiderstrand theatre.
Concert details:
- Nicholas Collon, conductor
- Leonard Elschenbroich, cello
- Ljadov – The Enchanted Lake
- Kabalevsky – Cello Concerto no. 2
- Shostakovich – Symphony no. 10
