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Elgar's Cello Concerto
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on Theme by Thomas Tallis
ELGAR Cello Concerto
ROSSINI Overture: The Italian Girl in Algiers
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No.4, 'Italian'
Valentina Peleggi Conductor
Jamal Aliyev Cello
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
This concert is a perfect marriage of English and Italian orchestral favourites.
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis has been a staple of Classic FM's Hall of Fame top three for many years. The rich variety of layers and textures in the work makes it a powerful curtain-raiser for this evening's concert. Continuing in the same theme of lush Romanticism is Elgar's sublime Cello Concerto, performed by internationally renowned cellist Jamal Aliyev, winner of the the Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award 2017. Conductor Valentina Peleggi describes the Concerto as both glorious and terrifying, read her full commentary on the piece here.
Mendelssohn's buoyant and cheerful Symphony No.4 'Italian', closes this concert with panache and flair. The symphony incorporates native dance and folk rhythms and is a charming tribute to how Italy made him feel.
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Hexagon Auditorium (FREE)
This concert is supported by the Philip Loubser Foundation
Ticket information
PRIORITY BOOKING NOW OPEN
GENERAL BOOKING OPENS ON MONDAY 13 MAY
TICKETS
£28, £24, £17
CONCESSIONS
(not available on Price Band A seats)
Under 18s: £6
Students (18-25 year olds or NUS card holders of any age): £10
Schools: £6 plus 1 in 10 free
Groups of 10+: 15% off**
Groups of 20+: 20% off**
**Full price tickets only, not available online. Please call the Group Booker on 0118 937 2011.
Queen's Walk
Reading
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