{"id":31746,"date":"2026-06-09T20:21:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T19:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/?p=31746"},"modified":"2026-06-09T22:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T21:44:58","slug":"strauss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/strauss\/","title":{"rendered":"Gig review – The Philharmonia at De Montfort Hall, Tuesday 2nd June 2026."},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>\n

Richard Strauss.<\/h1>\n

By Andrea Bird<\/p>\n

On 2nd June 2026, at De Montfort Hall, the Philharmonia Orchestra played four Richard Strauss<\/strong> pieces: Don Juan<\/em>, lasting 17 minutes; Rondo Burleske<\/em>, lasting 18 minutes; Symphonia Domestica<\/em>, lasting 40 minutes; and Waltzes from Der Rosenkavalier<\/em>, lasting 13 minutes, over a two-hour period.<\/p>\n

The first piece was powerfully played on the oboe together with a collection of horns. Rondo Burleske<\/em> was played, which is a piece of work from when Strauss was 21, played on the piano by Benjamin Grosvenor. A gentle, warm piece.<\/p>\n

The Symphonia Domestica<\/em> was about Strauss\u2019s domestic life with his wife and child. The orchestra numbered over 50 for this piece. This piece varied in intensity, with strong drums being played.<\/p>\n

The orchestra was made up of violins, cellos, bassoons, timpani, clarinet, harps, double basses, horns of all descriptions, drums and a piano. Creating a wonderfully powerful and varying atmosphere throughout the night.<\/p>\n

Santtu-Matias Rouvali<\/strong> from Finland was the conductor and Benjamin Grosvenor<\/strong> led on piano (for the Rondo Burleske). Grosvenor is renowned internationally as a soloist. This year, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand are amongst the places he has played. Overall, this was another amazing night by the Philharmonia.<\/p>\n

Andrea Bird is one of our volunteer writers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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