RPO Groups brochure February-June 2016

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Dear Group Travel Organiser I’m thrilled to bring you upcoming highlights from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s (RPO) 2016 concert season – the Orchestra’s 70th year!

To celebrate this momentous milestone, the Orchestra is proud to present an exceptional selection of outstanding concerts: from maestros and masterpieces at the Royal Festival Hall, to captivating classics and sensational shows at Cadogan Hall; not to mention a host of spectacular showstoppers, such as The Planets – An HD Odyssey, Symphonic Queen, Tchaikovsky Gala and Film Music Gala at the Royal Albert Hall. The RPO warmly welcomes groups and offers a host of generous discounts and benefits – we can’t wait to see you and your members soon!

With best wishes, Jo Thomson Friends’ and Groups’ Manager

ROYAL ALBERT HALL Tickets: £40.07–£11.15 (after discounts)

Tchaikovsky Gala Sunday 3rd April 2016, 3.00pm – matinee show!

Don’t miss this sensational Sunday matinee show; a joyous jubilee of music from one of the most romantic composers to have ever lived. This celebration of passionate classics features the emphatic Piano Concerto No.1, with a mesmerising performance from internationally renowned soloist Natasha Paremski, as well as highlights from the glorious ballet The Nutcracker, and an epic firework finale to accompany the world-famous 1812 Overture.

Grzegorz Nowak Conductor • Natasha Paremski Piano Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italien • Piano Concerto No.1 • Marche Slave • The Nutcracker (excerpts) • 1812 Overture

Symphonic Queen Friday 6th May 2016, 7.30pm A thrilling tribute to Queen, one of Britain’s greatest ever rock bands.

Enjoy a magnificent and unforgettable evening of anthems that will truly rock you, each performed by an amplified Orchestra, chorus and rhythm section alongside a spectacular light show. Hit after hit, including: We Are the Champions, Another One Bites The Dust, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Don’t Stop Me Now, Somebody To Love, A Kind of Magic… and many, many more!

Matthew Freeman Conductor • Metro Voices

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ROYAL ALBERT HALL Tickets: £40.07–£11.15 (after discounts)

Film Music Gala Saturday 14th May 2016, 3.00pm & 7.30pm Due to overwhelming demand, the RPO’s film music extravaganza is back with TWO sensational shows! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear all of your favourite scores from some of the finest soundtracks ever written, with unforgettable themes from a huge variety of films, including: Jurassic Park, Gladiator, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars®… and many more.

NEW for 2016: A thrilling tribute to the beloved heroes and superheroes, featuring Batman, Superman, The Avengers, Spiderman and The Incredibles.

Nick Davies Conductor • Tommy Pearson Presenter

The Planets – An HD Odyssey Friday 24th June 2016, 7.30pm Gaze in wonder as NASA images and films are projected onto a 24-foot screen whilst the RPO performs Holst’s awe-inspiring orchestral suite The Planets. This extraordinary multimedia event features the latest high-definition photos and astounding moving images from NASA using material from a multitude of space missions, as well as brief interviews from NASA scientists. These are brought to life musically, complemented by the Orchestra’s performance of Holst’s mystical suite, which was inspired by the contrasting astrological traits and moods of seven planets.

Also featured in this celebration of the cosmos is Strauss’ iconic tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra,with its instantly recognisable opening fanfare, plus John Adams’ exuberant Short Ride in a Fast Machine.

Robert Ziegler Conductor Programme to include: Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra, Op.30 • Adams Short Ride in a Fast Machine • Holst The Planets

Dedicated group bookings line: 020 7608 8840

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Ticket Price £53.43 £53.43 £48.52 £45.58 £40.68 £35.78 £29.90 £25 £25 £17.16

35% off 25% off 10–29 people 30+ people £40.07 £40.07 £36.39 £34.19 £30.51 £26.84 £22.43 £18.75 £18.75 £12.87

£34.73 £34.73 £31.54 £29.63 £26.44 £23.26 £19.44 £16.25 £16.25 £11.15

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ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Tickets: £37.50–£6.50 (after discounts) Please note the revised seating plan and ticket prices Seating Areas (please refer to the seating plan on the left) Front Stalls Front Stalls / Boxes / Side Stalls Front Stalls / Rear Stalls / Balcony / Boxes / Side Stalls Rear Stalls / Balcony / Side Stalls Balcony

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ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Tickets: £37.50–£6.50 (after discounts)

Russian Masterworks Tuesday 1st March 2016, 7.30pm Principal Guest Conductor Pinchas Zukerman (pictured) conducts a sparkling programme of Russian gems, including Tchaikovsky’s captivating Piano Concerto No.1, performed by dynamic soloist Olga Kern, and Rachmaninov’s ravishing and romantic Symphony No.2.

Pinchas Zukerman Conductor • Olga Kern Piano Glinka Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture • Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 Rachmaninov Symphony No.2

Dvorˇák’s Cello Concerto Tuesday 29th March 2016, 7.30pm The brilliant French cellist Gautier Capuçon (pictured) performs Dvorˇák’s evocative Cello Concerto, in between Respighi’s beautiful symphonic poem Fountains of Rome and one of Stravinsky’s most colourful ballet scores, Petrushka. Conducted by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Charles Dutoit.

Charles Dutoit Conductor • Gautier Capuçon Cello Respighi Fountains of Rome • Dvorˇák Cello Concerto • Stravinsky Petrushka (1911)

Carmina Burana Tuesday 31st May 2016, 7.30pm Maestro Charles Dutoit (pictured) conducts Orff’s 20th century choral masterpiece, famed for its musical pyrotechnics and O Fortuna opening, featuring massed choirs and outstanding soloists. Also featured is one of the finest concertos in the classical repertoire, Mendelssohn’s enchanting Violin Concerto, performed by critically acclaimed soloist Chloë Hanslip.

Charles Dutoit Conductor • Chloë Hanslip Violin • Erin Wall Soprano • Andrew Kennedy Tenor Rodion Pogossov Baritone • Philharmonia Chorus • New London Children’s Choir Beethoven The Creatures of Prometheus Overture • Mendelssohn Violin Concerto • Orff Carmina Burana

Dedicated group bookings line: 020 7608 8840

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CADOGAN HALL Tickets: £38.40–£9.75 (after discounts)

What the World Needs Now: The Music of Burt Bacharach Sunday 14th February 2016, 7.00pm Back by popular demand, the RPO performs the music of Burt Bacharach, one of America’s most prolific songwriters, responsible for dozens of Top 40 hits. On Valentine’s Day, the Orchestra and four West End vocalists present a fabulous afternoon of timeless classics, including: Walk On By, What’s New Pussycat?, Do You Know the Way to San José, Alfie, Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head… and many more!

David Firman Conductor Mary Carewe • Alison Jiear • Sarah Lark • Graham Bickley Vocals

From Paris to New York Tuesday 15th March 2016, 7.30pm Principal Associate Conductor Alexander Shelley (pictured) continues his exploration of music inspired by the fabulous cities of Paris and New York with a charming programme brimming with humour and sprinkled with wit. Including a delightful selection from the father of the Broadway stage, Cole Porter, featuring the exceptional vocalist Kim Criswell, Prokofiev’s magical Violin Concerto No.1, performed by the outstanding young violinist Alexandra Soumm, and much more!

Alexander Shelley Conductor • Kim Criswell Vocals • Alexandra Soumm Violin Bernstein Candide Overture • Ibert Divertissement • Prokofiev Violin Concerto No.1 Cole Porter Song Selection • Prokofiev The Love for Three Oranges: Symphonic Suite

Russian Romantics Tuesday 10th May 2016, 7.30pm An evening of passionate masterpieces from the some of the most eminent composers of the Romantic era, including one of Rachmaninov’s most captivating works, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, performed by the supremely talented Alexandra Dariescu (pictured). The concert opens with Borodin’s rousing Prince Igor Overture and closes with Tchaikovsky’s epic Symphony No.5, renowned for its hauntingly slow second movement and spirited finale. Not to be missed!

Fabien Gabel Conductor • Alexandra Dariescu Piano Borodin Prince Igor Overture • Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini • Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5

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CADOGAN HALL Tickets: £30–£9.75 (after discounts)

Dame Evelyn Glennie’s 50th Birthday Celebration Tuesday 14th June 2016, 7.30pm The groundbreaking solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie brings her electric magnetism to the stage for a mesmerising performance of a new percussion concerto from acclaimed American composer Michael Daugherty. This special concert will also include a performance of Sibelius’ magnificent Symphony No.5, featuring its elegant ‘swan motif’ in the final movement. Such sublime scoring will leave you feeling utterly uplifted.

Nicholas Collon Conductor • Dame Evelyn Glennie Percussion Fauré Pelléas et Mélisande Suite • Michael Daugherty Dreamachine • Sibelius Symphony No.5

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Dedicated group bookings line: 020 7608 8840

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