Concert Hall / Tuesday 10 October, 7.30pm
Elena Urioste Violin
Tom Poster Piano
The Hexagon / Thursday 9 November, 7.30pm
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert Hall / Tuesday 21 November, 7.30pm
Carducci String Quartet
Mozart
Violin Sonata in G Major K.379
Kreisler
Selection of Miniatures
Le Beau
Violin Sonata in C minor Op.10
R. Strauss
Violin Sonata in E flat Major Op.18
Plus selections from #UriPosteJukeBox
Elena Urioste and Tom Poster both enjoy busy international careers as soloists and chamber musicians, appearing in concerto performances with the world’s great orchestras, as co-founders of Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, and as a highly successful duo. Their wide-ranging programme takes us on a journey from the lyricism of Mozart to the glorious romanticism of Le Beau and Strauss, via cosy miniatures by Fritz Kreisler and a selection of Tom’s popular arrangements from #UriPosteJukeBox.
Manoj Kamps, Conductor
Federico Colli, Piano
Wagner
Lohengrin: Prelude to Act 1
Rachmaninov
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Brahms
Symphony No.2
Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Manoj Kamps for an evening of sparkling music. Opening with Wagner’s ethereal Prelude to Lohengrin, which magically depicts the Holy Grail descending from Heaven to earth. Pianist Federico Colli then joins the Orchestra for Rachmaninov’s nimble ode to what has to be one of the most recognisable themes of the repertoire. The evening concludes with one of Brahms’ greatest musical achievements, immersing the audience in inspired orchestration, a devastatingly powerful Adagio and a triumphant finale.
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Town Hall (FREE)
Tickets: £22, £19, £14
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Hexagon Auditorium (FREE)
Tickets: £28.50, £24.50, £17.50
Matthew Denton, Violin
Michelle Fleming, Violin
Eoin Schmidt-Martin, Viola
Emma Denton, Cello
Dvořák
String Quartet No.12 in F Major Op.96 ‘American’
Beethoven
String Quartet No.8 in E minor Op.59 No.2
Haydn
String Quartet No.4 Op.20
Described by The Strad as presenting “a masterclass in unanimity of musical purpose, in which severity could melt seamlessly into charm, and drama into geniality”, the awardwinning Carducci String Quartet is internationally acclaimed as one of the most accomplished and versatile ensembles of today.
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Town Hall (FREE)
Tickets: £22, £19, £14
Concert Hall / Tuesday 23 January, 7.30pm
United Strings of Europe Across the Hemipsheres
Concert Hall / Tuesday 20 February, 7.30pm
Concert Hall / Tuesday 5 March, 7.30pm
Paul Lewis Piano Onyx Brass
Vivaldi
The Four Seasons
Piazzolla
The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (arr.Desyatnikov)
United Strings of Europe creates profound musical experiences that celebrate diversity and bridge cultural divides. Bringing together players from across Europe, the group is led by Artistic Director Julian Azkoul. With a focus on new commissions and unique arrangements of music from a variety of cultures, their playing is acclaimed as ‘virtuosically expressive’ (The Times).
Combining Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, this programme sees members of the ensemble share solo parts and, in some cases, even switch instruments. A hugely entertaining concert that is sure to delight audiences.
Schubert
Piano Sonata in C minor D958
Piano Sonata in A Major D959
Piano Sonata in B flat Major D960
Paul Lewis is internationally regarded as one of the leading musicians of his generation. His cycles of core piano works by Beethoven and Schubert have received unanimous critical and public acclaim worldwide, and consolidated his reputation as one of the world’s foremost interpreters of the central European classical repertoire.
We are delighted to welcome him back to The Concert Hall with an all-Schubert programme.
Programme includes:
Monteverdi (arr.Horn)
Ritornello from “Vespers” 1612
Couperin (arr. Hughes) Suite
J.S. Bach
Fugue in C Major
Shostakovich
Fugue in C Major
Zoe Martlew
Kiss Kiss
Gershwin Songs from the Shows
According to a recent review on BBC Radio 3, Onyx Brass is a “wonderful, virtuosic brass quintet.” Celebrating their 30th Birthday in 2023, they have changed audience perceptions of what the brass ensemble is. Equally at home commissioning new music to performing the classics, or directing workshops in primary schools to delivering masterclasses at The Julliard School, Onyx Brass is truly the brass ensemble of its generation.
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Town Hall (FREE)
Tickets: £24, £21, £16
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Town Hall (FREE)
Tickets: £22, £19, £14
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Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Town Hall (FREE)
Tickets: £24, £21, £16
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The Hexagon / Saturday 23 March, 11.30am
Noisy Kids with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Hexagon / Saturday 23 March, 7.30pm
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert Hall / Tuesday 23 April, 7.30pm
The Nash Ensemble
Back by popular demand, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents a fun and interactive performance filled with all the noise, commotion and excitement of a symphony orchestra. This concert – organised by RPO Resound (the Orchestra’s Community and Education department) - provides an excellent introduction to classical music, with a selection of well-known tunes and themes from orchestral favourites presented in a fun and engaging way.
Jamie Phillips, Conductor
Chlöe Hanslip, Violin
Delius
Irmelin: Prelude
Tchaikovsky
Violin Concerto
Sibelius
Symphony No.2
After opening with a real rarity; the ravishing prelude to Delius’ forgotten fairytale opera Irmelin, we are delighted to welcome violinist Chlöe Hanslip back to The Hexagon, to perform a work full of fire and ferocity, both soloist and orchestra have the chance to dazzle in one of the most enduring concertos of the violin repertoire.
Sibelius thought of his Second Symphony as a great river flowing to the sea, others have heard a musical portrait of a nation waking to freedom. But from pastoral beginnings to a soul-stirring finish, it is music of elemental power, spring-like freshness and truly epic grandeur.
Philippa Davies, Flute
Lars Anders Tomter, Viola
Lucy Wakeford, Harp
Ravel (arr. Kanga)
Sonatine for flute viola and harp
Mozart
Duo in G K 423 for flute and viola
Paul Reade
Victorian Kitchen Garden Suite for flute and harp
Carl Nielson
Three Pieces from ‘The Mother’ For flute, viola and harp FS.94
Piazzolla
Histoire du Tango (selection) For flute and harp
Debussy
Sonata for flute, viola and harp
“After 40 years and over 300 premières (193 commissions) the Nash Ensemble is still the best champion that any composer could hope to have. Its concerts are always meticulously polished…” The Times
Tickets Prices:
£12 Adults
£10 Child
£36 Family of 4
£9.50 Groups 10+
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Hexagon Auditorium (FREE)
Tickets: £28.50, £24.50, £17.50
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Town Hall (FREE)
Tickets: £22, £19, £14
‘Fantastic performance, great for kids & parents’
‘Great music, great interaction. Loved it.’
‘Super family fun!’
The Queen’s Six From Windsor with Love
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Film Music Gala
Adrian Brendel Cello Alasdair Beatson Piano
Programme includes:
Byrd
O Lord, make thy servant
Elizabeth our Queen
Tallis
If ye love me
Croft
The Burial Sentences
Trad.
Amazing Grace (arr. Simon Whiteley)
Lin-Manuel Miranda
You’ll be back from Hamilton (arr. Simon Whiteley)
Based at Windsor Castle, a cappella ensemble The Queen’s Six brings you a programme mixing genres and styles from 500 years ago up to the present day.
Showcasing love songs from the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, pieces heard at recent major Royal events (at which members of the group have sung) and love songs from the 20th century, all delivered with the group’s signature wit and charm, there’s something in there for everyone!
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Town Hall (FREE)
Tickets: £24, £21, £16
Stephen Bell, Conductor
Music from your all-time
favourite Hollywood blockbuster soundtracks, including:
Jurassic Park
Out of Africa
Schindler’s List
The Lord of the Rings
Harry Potter
Superman
Gladiator
Indiana Jones
Star Wars
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
And many more!
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to join them on the red carpet for a celebration of some of the greatest film scores ever written. With mesmerising music from iconic movie moments, written by legendary composers such as John Williams, John Barry, Hans Zimmer and more, this spectacular gala show for movie fans of all ages is not to be missed.
Programme includes:
Beethoven
Cello Sonata in C Major Op.102 No.1
Widor
Cello Sonata (1897)
Frescobaldi
Canzona for basso solo and continuo ‘La Superba’
One of the most versatile and original cellists of his generation, Adrian Brendel has travelled the world as soloist, collaborator and teacher. Adrian first studied the cello with William Pleeth and went on to study with Alexander Baillie and Frans Helmerson in London and Cologne.
Scottish pianist Alasdair Beatson is renowned as a sincere musician and intrepid programmer. He champions a wide repertoire with particular areas of interest being classical, early romantic and French music (especially Fauré), alongside the music of today’s composers.
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Hexagon Auditorium (FREE)
Tickets: £28.50, £24.50, £17.50
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Town Hall (FREE)
Tickets: £22, £19, £14
