Back to What's onLuigi Piovano, acclaimed Italian cellist and conductor, takes on the role of soloist as well as director of the MPO in Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1. A favourite among cello players and audiences alike, this work showcases the instrument’s expressive range by seamlessly blending virtuosity with lyricism.
The overture to Rossini’s L’italiana in Algeri captures the opera’s playful spirit with its catchy tunes and rhythmic vitality. Despite not being one of Beethoven’s most famous symphonies, his Eighth stands out for its joyful spirit and elegant structure, making it a delightful and important part of his oeuvre.
Luigi Piovani – Conductor & Cellist
Malta Philharmonic Orchestra
Camille Saint-Saëns
Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33
Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93
