Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Andrew Greenwood

Piano: Tom Poster

Rossini: The Barber of Seville Overture

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21

Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’

Popular pianist Tom Poster, ‘a musician of real subtlety and searching instincts’ (The Big Issue), joins the Orchestra for a performance of Mozart’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No.21. One of Mozart’s sunniest compositions, the Concerto combines a comic-opera jollity with darker shadows to create exquisite melodies. Rossini’s stunning Barber of Seville Overture is the perfect opener, bringing together elements of comedy and excitement - a quintessential style of Rossini. Having surpassed it’s opening night obstacles (including a singer falling through a trap-door, a cat walking on stage and the composer losing the only score of the overture!) the Barber of Seville is one of opera’s best loved overtures.

Conducted by Andrew Greenwood, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will close the concert with Dvořák’s seminal work, Symphony No.9 ‘From the New World’. With echoes of the Native American and early African American folk traditions, the running tune throughout the piece so perfectly captures the flavour of the country that it is often described as an original American folk tune.

Running times

Pre-show talk (The Glass Room): 6.30pm

Main Hall Doors: 7pm

Start: 7.30pm

Interval: 8.20pm - 8.40pm

Finish: 9.30pm

Please note, the running times are approximate, and subject to change.

We will seat latecomers as quickly as possible, during a suitable break in the performance. Please note, this could be during the interval.

Tickets: £22.50*, £34.00*, £37.50*

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Students: £10*

*A £2.00 per ticket booking fee applies, capped at six per order.