Haydn's London Symphony
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- What you'll hear
- All about the music
Refreshing. Zesty. Like a good gin and tonic.
Who’s on stage
A total dream team. Conductor Giovanni Antonini and pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout are real specialists when it comes to the music of Haydn, guaranteed to make it sound like new. They’re partnering with our very own Royal Northern Sinfonia.
What they’re playing
If you like Franz Joseph Haydn’s music you’re in for a treat, because that’s almost all we’re playing – two of his symphonies (85 and 104 for those that are counting) and Piano Concerto No. 11.
Need to know
Price: £22.50 – £50.50
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
Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 85 ‘La Reine’
Franz Joseph Haydn Piano Concerto No. 11
Joseph Martin Kraus Olympie Overture
Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 104 ‘London’
Who's playing it
Giovanni Antonini conductor
Kristian Bezuidenhout piano
Royal Northern Sinfonia
What's happening in the music?
There’s really no better word than zesty to describe the music of Haydn. His music has just got such zing to it: it’s bright and fresh and just a bit cheeky. Haydn’s Piano Concerto No. 11 is full of catchy tunes, so it’s no wonder it’s become his most popular piano concerto. His ‘London’ Symphony is bold and decisive yet charming and marked his triumphant farewell to a city in which he was THE celebrity of the day.
Tickets
Friday 24 October 2025
£22.50-£50.50