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Santtu and Yuja Wang

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Pianist Yuja Wang in golden dress at grand piano.

Artists

Santtu-Matias Rouvali – conductor
Yuja Wang – piano

Programme

Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italien Listen

Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 1 Listen

— Interval —

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 Listen

Brilliant and charismatic pianist Yuja Wang joins the Philharmonia for an afternoon of unabashed Romanticism.

Rachmaninov began his First Piano Concerto when he was just 17 years old, but it’s already full of his trademark mix of ravishing melodies and dazzling showmanship. It’s a huge challenge for most pianists – but the sensational Yuja Wang is certainly not most pianists.

Tchaikovsky’s music was a major influence on the young Rachmaninov. His Capriccio Italien is a souvenir of a holiday in Rome, full of memorable folk memories and lively orchestration. His Fourth Symphony, opening with a portentous horn fanfare, is a product of Romanticism at its height. From deceptively simple melodies, Tchaikovsky builds a spellbinding forty minutes of high emotional drama.

Prices & Discounts

£13 – £65

Multi-buy offer available; under-18s and concessions discounts available

Running time:

2 hrs, including a 20 minute interval

Recommended age

From 7+

Programme notes

Free printed programmes will be available at the venue. Digital programme notes available here.

Box office

Philharmonia Box Office: 0800 652 6717
Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm

Before the event

Woman and man in a panel discussion.
1.30pm, Royal Festival Hall

Insights Talk

Free, no ticket required

Venue

Royal Festival Hall

Royal Festival Hall

Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8XX

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