Orchestral Valentines
Performers
Richard Balcombe conductor
Petroc Trelawny presenter
Clare Hammond piano
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and presenter Petroc Trelawny at Cadogan Hall for a passionate programme filled with much-loved romantic pieces from the worlds of film, opera and the concert hall.
Prepare to be enchanted by the likes of Tchaikovsky and Liszt alongside heart-stopping moments from the operas La traviata and Thaïs, ballets The Sleeping Beauty and Spartacus, and the classic films Out of Africa, Love Actually and Dances with Wolves. Tying a bow on the proceedings, pianist Clare Hammond performs sumptuous slow movements from Rachmaninov‘s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Chopin‘s Piano Concerto No. 1.
Whether you are looking for a romantic evening of music with that someone special, attending as part of a group or flying solo, make it a Valentine’s Day to remember with this captivating concert that is guaranteed to be the perfect date night for all.
Duration: approx. 2 hours (incl. interval)
Ticket Information
£65, £58, £48, £38, £28
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Series Discount
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Group Discount
Groups of 6+ save up to 30% – see the rpo.co.uk/groups for details
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