For 30 years, RPO Resound has been at the forefront of using music-making to enrich the lives of people in communities across the UK and internationally. Throughout 2023 we’re marking RPO Resound’s 30th Anniversary by exploring some of its life-changing projects. We’re hearing from musicians, practitioners and participants about the impact RPO Resound has had, and looking ahead to the next exciting chapter.
On Wednesday 7 June the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Journeys of Discovery series with Music Director Vasily Petrenko came to a close in Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall with two pieces on the theme of Conflict, from the scale of the interpersonal to the immeasurable tragedies of war, in Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1 and Shostakovich's Symphony No.8. Joining the Orchestra was Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, who had performed with us for a tour across his home country in May to a resounding reception.
Read on to see more photos from the evening.
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Discover more about the incredible creative groups and artists performing at Wemba's Dream: Join the Journey - a free festival performance of music, dance, poetry and carnival arts that celebrates the unique and diverse communities of Brent.
