Events Calendar
Smetana The Bartered Bride: Overture
Péter Eötvös Cziffra Psodia (UK premiere)
Brahms Symphony No.2
Alexander Shelley Conductor
János Balázs Piano
The RPO’s Principal Associate Conductor Alexander Shelley has been called ‘a natural communicator’ – and tonight he has a joyous story to tell. He kicks off with the whirlwind energy and homespun high-spirits of Smetana’s irresistible comedy overture. He finishes with the blazing trumpets and big, sunlit melodies of Brahms’ Second and happiest symphony – it was written while the composer was on his summer holidays, and you can tell! In between, we’re making musical history, with the first UK performance of a new piano concerto written by the Hungarian sonic conjuror Peter Eötvös in homage to György Cziffra, a family friend of the composer who survived communist brutality to become one of the 20th century’s most dazzling pianists. It’s played by János Balázs, who gave the world premiere in Paris, in 2021.
This concert is jointly presented by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Cziffra Festival.
This is an RPO Annual Legacy Giving Concert
Large print versions and digital formats of the programme for this concert are available on request for customers with accessibility requirements. Please email your request to Doran Crowhurst crowhurstd@rpo.co.uk at least one full week before the performance.
Ticket information
Doors: 6.45pm
Concert starts: 7.30pm (approximate end time: 9.45pm)
Tickets from £18* (prices subject to change)
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Student tickets available, book via Student Pulse.
Under 18 offers apply: £5* for children aged 7–17 in bands D–E.
This event is not recommended for children under 5. Customers aged 14 or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
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Prices are subject to change, book as early as you can to secure the best choice of seats at the best possible prices.
Tickets for RPO Brent Members
A limited number of tickets are available for this performance at a special price for RPO Brent members in bands D–E.
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Tickets are limited so if the offer is not applied that may be because there are no longer any tickets available for this offer.
