Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 2017-18 Resident Season

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 2017-18 Resident Season

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra brings you a feast of eclectic orchestral repertoire in the stunning and intimate surroundings of its resident home, Cadogan Hall.

This enthralling and varied series showcases some of the young and dynamic talent that the world has to offer, featuring renowned international soloists such as Alexandra Dariescu and Dmitry Masleev, as well as cellist Leonard Elschenbroich.

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Series discounts

There are generous discounts available for booking multiple concerts in this series:

  • Book 2 or 3 concerts, save 15%
  • Book 4 or 5 concerts, save 25%
  • Book 6 or more concerts, save 30%
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Christoph Altstaedt, conductor

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

James Fountain performs Haydn

Tuesday 10 October 2017, 7.30pm

Three lively excerpts from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto with soloist James Fountain, and Beethoven's Symphony, the 'Pastoral', with its vibrant musical picture of the great outdoors.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Llŷr Williams, piano

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

with City of London Choir

Tuesday 24 October 2017, 7.30pm

Another insightful exploration of Haydn and Mozart with City of London Choir, including Mozart’s sublime Piano Concerto No. 22, with soloist Llŷr Williams, and Haydn’s ‘Creation’ Mass, featuring a host of accomplished soloists.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Mark Bebbington, piano

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Mark Bebbington performs John Ireland

Wednesday 1 November 2017, 7.30pm

A sparkling programme of English gems, including Vaughan Williams’ The Wasps Overture and The Lark Ascending, John Ireland’s iridescent Piano Concerto with soloist Mark Bebbington, and Elgar’s quintessentially English ‘Enigma’ Variations.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
RPO: Myths and Fairytales I

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Myths and Fairytales I

Tuesday 7 November 2017, 7.30pm

Delve into mythical landscapes and fairytale worlds with Tchaikovsky’s dreamlike Sleeping Beauty Suite and playful Rococo Variations, performed here by Leonard Elschenbroich, as well as Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, intimating the alluring stor...
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Alexandra Dariescu

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Alexandra Dariescu performs Grieg

Tuesday 28 November 2017, 7.30pm

An exciting programme featuring Enescu’s pastoral Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, Grieg’s ever-popular Piano Concerto, Lipatti’s graceful Concertino in Classical Style and Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Francesca da Rimini.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hilary Davan Wetton, conductor

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

A Choral Christmas

Wednesday 13 December 2017, 7.30pm

Join the Orchestra and the City of London Choir for a classical Christmas celebration including stunning pieces by Vaughan Williams and Howells, as well as your favourite popular carols.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - With a Song in my Heart: The Golden Sound of Hollywood

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

With a Song in my Heart: the Golden Sound of Hollywood

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 7.30pm

Step back in time to the Golden Age of Hollywood with vocalist Louise Dearman. Featuring sparkling romantic classics as well as charming highlights from your favourite musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, Cabaret and many more!
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Myths and Fairytales II

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Myths and Fairytales II

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 7.30pm

Brimming with mythical imagery and drama, a concert of Mussorgsky’s terrifying Night on the Bald Mountain, Tchaikovsky’s wonderful Violin Concerto, Sibelius’ mesmerising Nightride and Sunrise and extracts from Khachaturian’s Spartacus Suite.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Myths and Fairytales III

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Myths and Fairytales III

Sunday 4 March 2018, 3pm

This ethereal concert explores the nostalgic sound-worlds of Humperdinck, Wagner and Grieg, including Wagner’s delightful Wesendonck Lieder, with mezzo-soprano Madeleine Shaw, and excerpts from Grieg’s ever-popular Peer Gynt.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Christoph König

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Dimitry Masleev performs Shostakovich

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 7.30pm

Shostakovich’s energetic Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Dmitry Masleev, and Tchaikovsky's passionate Sixth Symphony, the Pathétique, are preceded by Weber's charming Euryanthe Overture and Martucci's lush Notturno.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Alan Buribayev

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Federico Colli performs Rachmaninov

Wednesday 11 April 2018, 7.30pm

A programme of Rachmaninov’s much-loved Piano Concerto No. 2, with its soaring themes, performed by pianist Shiran Wang, and Dvořák’s optimistic Symphony No. 8. The vivacious Overture to Smetana’s The Bartered Bride opens this gripping concer...
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Katherine Lacy

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

with City of London Choir

Sunday 15 April 2018, 7pm

The City of London Choir and clarinettist Katherine Lacy celebrate some of the finest achievements of the Classical period, including Mozart's Clarinet Concerto and Haydn's Harmoniemesse and Insanae et vanae curae.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Michał Nesterowicz

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Esther Yoo performs Sibelius

Wednesday 2 May 2018, 7.30pm

Sibelius’ dramatic Violin Concerto, performed by the RPO's first ever Artist-in-Residence, Esther Yoo, followed by Brahms’ monumental First Symphony. Górecki’s moving Three Pieces in Olden Style opens this concert conducted by Michał Nesterow...
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
RPO: Myths and Fairytales IV

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Myths and Fairytales IV

Wednesday 9 May 2018, 7.30pm

Chopin’s youthful Piano Concerto No. 2, with soloist Jayson Gillham, is sandwiched by two magical gems: Dukas’ symphonic poem The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Mussorgsky’s triumphant Pictures at an Exhibition, in Ravel’s iconic arrangement.
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