One of the 2018 Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition contestants pianist Joon Yoon perforforms with the Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra at the De La Warr Pavilion this July.

Johann Strauss II Die Fledermaus Overture

Conductor – Marcio da Silva
Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra

This concert opens with a delightful and much-loved Strauss gem. The operetta Die Fledermaus (1874) was one of Johann Strauss II’s most popular works – full of catchy melodies and plenty of excitement – and its quick pace, comic edge, and clever orchestrations proved ideal material for an overture. The melodies of the popular polkas and waltzes are light in style and Strauss skilfully interlocks them together. The fast-paced swirling of the strings and the sudden tempo and character changes offer an enchanting and exciting opening to any concert.

Beethoven Piano Concerto No 3

Piano – Joon Yoon
Conductor – Marcio da Silva
Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra

Multi-award-winning Korean pianist, Joon Yoon, is the soloist, alongside Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Marcio da Silva, for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3.