Moscow
400 years sinse Shakespeare's death
The Slovenian conductor Uroš Lajovic’s recent appearances with the Athens State Orchestra have made his return to the Greek capital a highly-anticipated event. The soloist in Shostakovich’s vibrant and youthful Second Piano Concerto: the up-and-coming pianist, Theodosia Dokou. The concerto is framed by symphonic works by Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev which were inspired by two of Shakespeare’s immortal masterpieces: The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet. The transcendent beauty of Shakespeare’s language is transformed into a music awash with passion and intensity.
