Sunday, 16 August 2026

Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez was a highlight, with the first movement played and a reminder that he went blind at three and wrote his works in Braille.

Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini was linked back to Paganini’s Caprice No. 24, with the 18th variation played as proof of the melodic connection.

Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata and Symphony No. 5 featured in the middle hour, alongside a nod to Daniel Barenboim’s exacting reputation as both pianist and conductor.

The show closed with Smetana’s Vltava, played because listeners keep requesting it, and Dino promised to unpack why the piece remains so loved another time.