At the forefront of music-making in the U.K. and internationally, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is known for its uncompromising excellence and boundary-pushing versatility. The orchestra brings a fresh and dynamic approach to classical music and is committed to excellence, inclusivity, and accessibility.
The ensemble is joined by pianist Boris Giltburg, lauded across the globe as a deeply sensitive, insightful, and compelling interpreter, for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 1. The evening that also includes Berlioz’s Béatrice et Bénédict and Shostakovich’s unforgettable Symphony no. 10.
This performance will last approximately two hours with one 20-minute intermission.*
*Run times listed here are based on information provided at this time and are subject to change.
This performance is supported in part by gifts from Dr. James M. Shuler and Mrs. Margaret F. Shuler and Jeanine L. Matte. Additional funding is provided by the Larry C. & Lindsey Bowman Center for the Arts Excellence Fund.
This is the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's first performance at the center.
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