Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky
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- What you'll hear
- All about the music
Beauty. Tragedy. Straight to the heart.
Who’s on stage
One of London’s finest, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, led by their Music Director Vasily Petrenko. Tom Borrow stars on piano – definitely not your average ‘Gen Z’er…
What they’re playing
A set of Russian musical dolls. Starting with Anatoly Liadov’s mysterious and dramatic Kikimora, progressing to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, and ending with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10.
Need to know
Price: £24.50 – £52.50
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
Anatoly Liadov Kikimora
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 10
Who's playing it
Vasily Petrenko conductor
Tom Borrow piano
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
What's happening in the music?
We’re not going to pretend that Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony is a walk in the park. Written after Stalin died, it’s an understandably dark and powerful reflection on his rule. It speaks to the heart and is, at times, utterly terrifying. Fellow Russian Tchaikovsky provides a counterpoint. Memorable and meltingly beautiful, and with some of the most famous chords in musical history – only included at the suggestion of the composer’s cousin. We’re glad he listened to the feedback.
