Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 1
Venue: Cadogan Hall
Date: 31/03/2026
Type: Music
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At the age of 22, Rachmaninov had his heart broken. He poured all his ambition and all his emotion into the epic score of his First Symphony, which goes off like a volcano – wild, passionate and positively brimming with inspiration. For many years it was lost, but today conductor Nil Venditti gives this youthful tour de force its due.
The Northampton-born composer Edmund Rubbra, meanwhile, was one of the most admired names in post-war British music, but today his radiant Piano Concerto – inspired by the flowers and moods of the English countryside – is a real rarity. Pianist Mark Bebbington has made it his mission to rediscover Britain's lost masterworks, and this one's a jewel. You might be about to discover your new favourite piece.
Address:
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London, SW1X 9DQ
Phone: 020 7730 4500
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