This ethereal concert explores the nostalgic sound-worlds of Humperdinck, Wagner and Grieg. Humperdinck’s stirring opening Overture is where the magical story begins, leading into Wagner’s delightful Wesendonck Lieder, performed here by exceptional mezzo-soprano Madeleine Shaw. This atmospheric programme concludes with excerpts from Grieg’s ever-popular and lyrical Peer Gynt.
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Join the composer and conductor Howard Blake for a magical evening of some of his stunning works. Best-known for his soundtrack to the acclaimed children’s film 'The Snowman', he has a lyrical gift...
Three lively excerpts from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto with soloist James Fountain, and Beethoven's Symphony, the 'Pastoral', with its vibrant musical...
Another insightful exploration of Haydn and Mozart with City of London Choir, including Mozart’s sublime Piano Concerto No. 22, with soloist Llŷr Williams, and Haydn’s ‘Creation’ Mass,...
A sparkling programme of English gems, including Vaughan Williams’ The Wasps Overture and The Lark Ascending, John Ireland’s iridescent Piano Concerto with soloist Mark Bebbington, and Elgar’s...
Delve into mythical landscapes and fairytale worlds with Tchaikovsky’s dreamlike Sleeping Beauty Suite and playful Rococo Variations, performed here by Leonard Elschenbroich, as well as...
An exciting programme featuring Enescu’s pastoral Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, Grieg’s ever-popular Piano Concerto, Lipatti’s graceful Concertino in Classical Style and Tchaikovsky’s dramatic...
Join the Orchestra and the City of London Choir for a classical Christmas celebration including stunning pieces by Vaughan Williams and Howells, as well as your favourite popular carols.
Don’t miss this fun, festive favourite, featuring West End singers Graham Bickley and Anna-Jane Casey, hit Christmas songs, best-loved carols and plenty of joy and sparkle!
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Step back in time to the Golden Age of Hollywood with vocalist Louise Dearman. Featuring sparkling romantic classics as well as charming highlights from your favourite musicals such as The Wizard of...
Brimming with mythical imagery and drama, a concert of Mussorgsky’s terrifying Night on the Bald Mountain, Tchaikovsky’s wonderful Violin Concerto, Sibelius’ mesmerising Nightride and Sunrise...
Shostakovich’s energetic Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Dmitry Masleev, and Tchaikovsky's passionate Sixth Symphony, the Pathétique, are preceded by Weber's charming Euryanthe Overture and...
A programme of Rachmaninov’s much-loved Piano Concerto No. 2, with its soaring themes, performed by pianist Federico Colli, and Dvořák’s optimistic Symphony No. 8. The vivacious Overture to...
The City of London Choir and clarinettist Katherine Lacy celebrate some of the finest achievements of the Classical period, including Mozart's Clarinet Concerto and Haydn's Harmoniemesse and Insanae...
Sibelius’ dramatic Violin Concerto, performed by the RPO's first ever Artist-in-Residence, Esther Yoo, followed by Brahms’ monumental First Symphony. Górecki’s moving Three Pieces in Olden...
Chopin’s youthful Piano Concerto No. 2, with soloist Jayson Gillham, is sandwiched by two magical gems: Dukas’ symphonic poem The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Mussorgsky’s triumphant Pictures at...
Delve into mythical landscapes and fairytale worlds with Tchaikovsky’s dreamlike Sleeping Beauty Suite and playful Rococo Variations, performed here by Leonard Elschenbroich, as well as...
Brimming with mythical imagery and drama, a concert of Mussorgsky’s terrifying Night on the Bald Mountain, Tchaikovsky’s wonderful Violin Concerto, Sibelius’ mesmerising Nightride and Sunrise...
Chopin’s youthful Piano Concerto No. 2, with soloist Jayson Gillham, is sandwiched by two magical gems: Dukas’ symphonic poem The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Mussorgsky’s triumphant Pictures at...
