Beethoven – Prokofiev: From Prometheus to Romeo and Juliet

Born in Venezuela and actually residing in Berlin, Rodolfo Barráez has proven his gifted musical personality not only by winning prizes in contests in Mexico, Manchester and Hong Kong, but also by his successful permanent collaboration with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and the renowned "Simon Bolivar" orchestra of Venezuela. In his debut in Athens, he shall lead the Athens State Orchestra, promising an exciting performance of the dramatic music composed by Sergei Prokofiev for the ballet "Romeo and Juliet" The beloved pianist, Elisavet Kounalaki, the concert's soloist, performing the youthful and sparkling Beethoven's Concerto No.2, sets her long experience and fine aesthetics to the service of such a great score.