Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra

Wednesday 12 March 2008 7.45pm
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
Antoni Wit Conductor
Kuba Jakowicz Violin
Tchaikovsky Romeo & Juliet Fantasy-overture
Dvorak Violin Concerto Op.53 in A minor
Shostakovich Symphony No.5 Op.47 in D minor

Leading Polish conductor Antoni Wit, has forged the Warsaw Philharmonic into an outstanding ensemble, placing them at the forefront of the country’s classical music landscape.
Warsaw Philarmonic’s programme begins with the beautiful and romantic music inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, followed by Dvorak’s stunning concerto and Symphony No. 5 by Shostakovich, which is undoubtedly one of the composer’s most successful and popular works.