Enjoy an evening of glittering melodies and high-stakes drama as Robin O’Neill takes to the stage for a programme of French works framing Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante.
While some scholars argue whether Mozart wrote the Sinfonia, what none debate is the extraordinary beauty of the piece. Delicate, spirited and featuring arguably the most accomplished music for wind instruments written in the 18th century, this is a chance to hear the formidable skill of the Philharmonia’s wind section principals as they take centre stage.
Franck’s Symphony in D minor closes the programme with power and beauty. Rarely performed outside France, the piece combines the emotional power of Rachmaninov with the excitement of Mahler and the technical skill of Brahms – don’t miss this unique chance to hear such a beautiful piece live in concert.
Prices & discounts
£14 – £38
Running time
1 hour 40 minutes, including 20-minute interval
Recommended age
From 7+
Box office
Philharmonia box office: 0800 652 6717
Artist & programme change
Esa-Pekka Salonen, who was originally announced to conduct this concert, is unable to perform due to unforeseen scheduling changes. We are grateful to Robin O’Neill for stepping in to conduct. The programme has changed to include Franck’s Symphony in D minor, replacing Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony. Additionally, horn player Nigel Black has had to withdraw from the performance – we are grateful to Richard Watkins for taking his place.
Venue
