Encompassing the hallmark romanticism of the 19th century and the political angst of the Soviet Union, this all-Russian programme features some of the most distinctive works in the classical repertoire. The ebullience of the popular Overture to Glinka’s five-act opera Ruslan and Lyudmila is contrasted with Rachmaninov’s lavish Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by Italian pianist Alessio Bax.
Shostakovich’s imposing Symphony No. 5 was completed just a few years before the outbreak of World War Two, at a time when Soviet composers were pressured to conform to requisites set by the authorities; the blend of satire and submission has intrigued audiences ever since its conception, while the triumphant Finale continues to astound to this day.
Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, with soloist Natasha Paremski, and Sibelius' Symphony No. 5, with its spine-tingling finale. Schumann's Manfred Overture opens the concert.
Chamber music for string sextet: Richard Strauss' Sextet from Capriccio and Brahms' Sextet No.1, performed by members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Martyn Brabbins conducts Strauss' divine Four Last Songs, with soprano Eleanor Dennis, and Brahms' First Symphony. Wagner's Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg starts the concert.
An unmissable concert featuring Grieg's Piano Concerto and Dvořák's Symphony No. 7, preceded by Beethoven's Fidelio Overture and Mascagni's Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates a magnificent decade of chart -topping songs and your favourite Christmas jingles. Featuring classics by Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield, Andy Williams,...
Christmas isn't the same without attending the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Christmas Cracker. This yuletide concert favourite is perfect for families and audience members of all ages, with Mary...
Stellar extracts from ballet and opera by Mozart, Delius, Tchaikovsky and Bizet frame Mendelssohn's celebrated Violin Concerto, with soloist Robert Davidovici.
Esteemed virtuoso Janina Fialkowska is the soloist in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24. Dvořák's exuberant Symphony No. 8 and Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture complete the progamme.
An all-Beethoven concert with the turbulent Symphony No. 2 and vivacious Symphony No. 4 framing Piano Concerto No. 1, with the brilliant Freddy Kempf as soloist.
Celebrated French pianist Elizabeth Sombart performs Chopin's First Piano Concerto, followed by Tchaikovsky's symphonic masterpiece, his Fourth Symphony.
Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2, with soloist Martin Roscoe, and Tchaikovsky's final and sixth symphony, the Pathétique, preceded by his Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture.
World-class stars join the RPO for a gala night of arias from celebrated operas by Puccini, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and more, conducted by Renato Balsadonna, the Royal Opera House's Chorus...
Natalie Clein joins the Orchestra to perform Dvořák's popular Cello Concerto. Ravel's Mother Goose Suite and Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite complete the programme, under the baton of Rory...
José Serebrier conducts a selection of Dvořák's exuberant Slavonic Dances and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition which frame Xiaogang Ye's The Last Paradise featuring violinist Cho-Liang Lin.
An evening of quintessentially British music, from Elgar's Introduction and Allegro and Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending to Handel's Water Music and Haydn's 'London' Symphony.
Pinchas Zukerman directs a concert commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, including Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 and Brahms' Symphony No. 1.
Watch the new Thomas & Friends™ movie - Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure - with music performed live by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - the perfect family treat for August.
Esteemed virtuoso Janina Fialkowska is the soloist in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24. Dvořák's exuberant Symphony No. 8 and Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture complete the progamme.
An all-Beethoven concert with the turbulent Symphony No. 2 and vivacious Symphony No. 4 framing Piano Concerto No. 1, with the brilliant Freddy Kempf as soloist.
Celebrated French pianist Elizabeth Sombart performs Chopin's First Piano Concerto, followed by Tchaikovsky's symphonic masterpiece, his Fourth Symphony.
Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2, with soloist Martin Roscoe, and Tchaikovsky's final and sixth symphony, the Pathétique, preceded by his Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture.
