Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Great Romantics

Wednesday 16 October 2019, 19:30

Past Event

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Past Event

Programme

Schumann Genoveva Overture
Grieg Piano Concerto
Brahms Symphony No. 4

Performers

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Federico Colli piano
Pier Carlo Orizio conductor

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