Lawrence Power: British Viola Virtuoso (Philharmonia Orchestra)

“Of all the string instruments, I guess it’s the greatest compromise…it shouldn’t really exist” – watch Lawrence Power, one of the world's leading violists, reveal the secrets of the viola in this film. Lawrence Power performed Esa-Pekka Salonen's Pentatonic Étude for solo viola ahead of the Bartók Viola Concerto with the Philharmonia Orchestra on Thursday 1 June 2017 at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. Tickets are still available. Gustavo Gimeno conducts, with Mahler Symphony No. 1 in the second half. Watch the world première recording of Lawrence Power performing Salonen's 'Pentatonic Étude' here:    • Lawrence Power Performs Salonen's Pentaton...   You can watch the rest of our videos featuring string instruments here:    • String Instruments (Philharmonia Orchestra)