Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto

Tchaikovsky laboured long and hard on his Piano Concerto No.1, revising it three times. The result was a work that has stood the test of time, shooting its arrow direct to the heart. All sentiments are there: fury, serenity, joy, and – of course – passion, presented tonight by soloist Pavel Kolesnikov.

Rachmaninov’s Symphony No.2 delves into the throes of self-doubt and anguish before emerging into its exquisitely melodious Adagio, and finally bursting into leaps of creative triumph in the grand finale.