Bedford: Jeneba Kanneh-Mason plays Rachmaninov
Artists
Tess Jackson – conductor
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason – piano
Programme
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2
— Interval —
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
Romantic grandeur and dramatic flair close our 2024/25 season in Bedford.
Bursting with more memorable melodies than many composers write in a lifetime, Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto is arguably the most popular in classical music history. Jeneba Kanneh-Mason made her Philharmonia debut with the piece in 2022, a performance in which she was praised for her ‘poetry and confidence’ (The Guardian). She returns tonight to win the hearts of our audience in Bedford.
Young British conductor – and Classic FM Rising Star – Tess Jackson makes her Philharmonia debut, completing the programme with Tchaikovsky’s explosive Symphony No. 4. A musical depiction of Fate, written after a period of personal turmoil, it’s a powerful exploration of the meaning of life. From deceptively simple melodies, Tchaikovsky builds a spellbinding forty minutes of high emotional drama.
Need to know
Prices & Discounts
£15 – £40
Multi-buy offer available; under-18s, full-time students and concession discounts available
Running time
1 hr 50 mins, including a 20 minute interval
Recommended age
From 7+
Programme notes
Free printed programmes will be available at the venue. Digital programme notes will be available a week before the concert.
Box office
Philharmonia Box Office: 0800 652 6717
Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm
Before the event
Insights Talk with Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Free, no ticket required
Venue
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