Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite - Scène & Valse (Enyi Okpara/Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra)
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite - Scène & Valse (Enyi Okpara/Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra)
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0:00 Scène
3:10 Valse
Calleva Assistant Conductor Enyi Okpara conducts the first two movements of the concert suite extracted from Tchaikovsky's famous ballet Swan Lake. Swan Lake is, without question, the greatest Romantic ballets of all time. A passionate love story with music to match, Tchaikovsky’s genius lies in the musical embodiment of the characters – the elegance of the swans, Odile’s allure, and Rothbart’s malice. From the sweeping romanticism of the “swan theme” to the celebratory waltzes and iconic national dances, the beautifully evocative score never fails to make a powerful impact.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra opened the concert with another crowd favourite: Dvořák’s Carnival Overture. The ebullient overture is one of three composed on the themes of nature, life and love. It depicts the high-spirited tumult of a festive carnival setting – barkers, vendors, boisterous crowds, although it is interrupted with a tinge of melancholy. A perfect piece to launch the holiday season.
Enyi was then joined by violinist Nikita Boriso-Glebsky to perform Bruch’s Violin Concerto. It is one of the most popular and performed of any in the repertoire, beloved by both violinists and audiences alike. Capturing a heartfelt romantic allure with its lush and memorable themes, excellent solo writing, and impeccable pacing, it exploits virtually everything the violin can do in the hands of a master: from dramatic multi-stopped chords to soulful singing in the instrument’s husky low register all the way to its sparkling top.
To round off our programme, the BSO performed three excerpts of Humperdinck's opera Hansel & Gretel. Modelled after Wagner but with Humperdinck’s own brand of instantly loveable songs and remarkable gift for melody, Hansel and Gretel almost glows with its innocence and peaceful spirit.
Recorded live at Lighthouse, Poole, on Wednesday 3 December 2025 as part of the BSO Digital Concert Season.
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