Petrenko’s Walton

Petrenko’s Walton presents a night of cinematic grandeur and historic resonance with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra under the visionary baton of Vasily Petrenko. The program opens with Dorothy Howell’s pioneering masterpiece “Lamia,” a work that broke gender barriers in 1918 and earned her admiration from the likes of Edward Elgar and Henry Wood. The listeners are then transported to the silver screen with Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s lush Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, its sweeping themes echoing the melodies of 1930s classics such as *Another Dawn*, *Anthony Averse*, and *The Prince and the Pauper*. Finally, the evening culminates with William Walton’s emotionally charged Symphony No. 1, an emblem of English orchestral brilliance that Petrenko has championed and that celebrates the composer’s 125th birthday. The program also features the virtuoso violinist Johan Dalene, whose impeccable technique and rich tone make him the perfect interpreter of Korngold’s cinematic concerto. Join us for this unforgettable celebration of musical vision and heritage.