Beethoven's Seventh Symphony
Flamboyance. Grandeur. The ultimate dance.
Who’s on stage
Last year pianist Stephen Hough made his debut with Royal Northern Sinfonia. They got on famously and audiences loved him, so he’s back, partnering again with conductor Dinis Sousa.
What they’re playing
Two real greats – Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.
Need to know
Discounts: save if you’re under 17, aged 18 – 30, a classical first timer, or a group of 10 or more people. Check the details.
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What you'll hear
Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Who's playing it
Dinis Sousa conductor
Stephen Hough piano
Royal Northern Sinfonia
What's happening in the music?
If this concert was a pint of milk it would be full fat. Maybe Channel Island gold top. It’s rich, tasty, really good for you and just a bit indulgent. Brahms’s First Piano Concerto is a real showpiece for any performer, while Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is almost the ultimate symphony – powerful, joyful, complex, and brilliantly entertaining, with composer Richard Wagner calling it the ‘apotheosis (peak) of the dance’.
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