Priority Live & Subscription pre-sales: Tue 6 May 2025
General on-sale: Fri 16 May 2025, 10am
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The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to G Live with young British conductor Jamie Phillips at the helm.
From Finzi’s pastoral exploration of the Severn Valley to Elgar’s sweeping beauty of the Malvern Hills, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra takes us on a magnificent musical journey through English landscapes and history. The evening opens with Vaughan Williams’ shimmering Fantasia, inspired by the 16th-century composer Thomas Tallis. Its sumptuous textures bely Vaughan William’s modern expression whilst simultaneously transporting us back to the English Renaissance.
Jumping forward just one decade, we find ourselves in the wistfulness of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, performed this evening by soloist Benjamin Kruithof. Evoking a sense of reflection and introspection, it’s the perfect counterpart to Elgar’s beloved Enigma Variations with its profound exploration of friendship and the human spirit, so skilfully woven into an orchestral tapestry of unforgettable melodies. Finizi’s Severn Rhapsody more than holds its own with luminous textures, folk song influences and vivid depictions of nature, creating a sense of tranquillity and picturesque beauty to complete this evening of idyllic musical landscapes.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor - Jamie Phillips
Soloist - Benjamin Kruithof, cello
Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Elgar - Cello Concerto in E minor
Finzi - A Severn Rhapsody
Elgar - Enigma Variations
This season we are proud to introduce The Cheryl King Trust as our charity partner.
Please note: For the enjoyment of all those attending, and in respect of those performing, please note that latecomers will not be admitted until the end of a work. Similarly, should you need to leave the auditorium during the concert, re-admittance will also be at the end of the work. For clarity, latecomers and re-admittance is not permitted between movements.
