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Bartok’s The Wooden Prince suite is a one act pantomime ballet composed in 1916 and first
performed at the Budapest Opera in the summer of 1917. The piece is set around a fairy tale
about a prince who is held captive in an enchanted wood and his love for a princess who he can
see from afar. Lesser known than his other works, Bartok’s composition is nevertheless a strong
and deeply melodic work that is totally enchanting.

Dvorak’s Symphony No.9 New World needs no introduction as its probably one of the most
popular of all symphonies and the most recognised. Originally composed in 1893 while he was
the director of music at the National Conservatory of America, the symphony is strongly
influenced by American history and culture. It was a moving and perfect performance of an
absolute classic.

This was an evocative and excellent programme of music put together by Hindoyan and the
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and judging from the audience reaction tonight it really was a first-
rate success. The musicianship throughout tonight’s concert was totally off the scale and utterly
breath-taking.

Simply outstanding!

Reviewer: Kiefer Williams

Reviewed: 17th November 2022

North West End UK Rating: ★★★★★