The Philharmonia Sessions is a series of critically acclaimed free, pre-recorded digital performances, conceived and created especially for an online audience.
In this concert, the Philharmonia play the complete music for Beethoven’s ballet The Creatures of Prometheus Op. 43 (complete ballet, 1801), one of his most popular works throughout his lifetime. Principal Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen is joined by Beethoven superfan Stephen Fry. He retells the myth, and the story of the ballet, in a new script by Gerard McBurney, with whimsical animation by Hillary Leben.
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Conductor: Esa-Pekka Salonen
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The Philharmonia Sessions series is available to view for free, but the orchestra is accepting donations through their website.
Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century, led by Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor Esa-Pekka Salonen. Based in London at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, resident in cities and at festivals across England, and streaming online, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances for a global audience.