Dear Group Travel Organiser, Join the journey and save up to 35% with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as we: explore symphonic masterpieces with Music Director Vasily Petrenko; introduce new Artist-in-Residence Isata Kanneh-Mason, and bring back much-loved shows The Music of Bond and Symphonic Queen. Try before you buy If your group is new to the RPO, we’d be delighted to organise a pair of taster tickets for you. Reserve now, pay later No obligation or payment needed until two months before each concert. We look forward to welcoming you and your group to an RPO concert soon! With best wishes,
Jo Thomson
RPO Friends’ & Groups’ Manager
Email: groups@rpo.co.uk Tel: 020 7608 8840 (Mon–Fri, 9.30am–5.30pm)
AT A GLANCE
OCTOBER
Sun 23 Oct, 3pm Symphony of a Thousand · Royal Albert Hall Tue 25 Oct, 7.30pm Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony · Cadogan Hall
Wed 2 Nov, 7.30pm Symphonic Queen · Royal Albert Hall Thu 10 Nov, 7.30pm Choral Explorations · Cadogan Hall Tue 22 Nov, 7.30pm Magic and Mysticism · Cadogan Hall
Thu 22 Sep, 7.30pm Isata Kanneh-Mason · Cadogan Hall Sun 2 Oct, 7.30pm Also sprach Zarathustra · Royal Festival Hall
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NOVEMBER
Tue 20 Sep, 7.30pm The Music of Bond · Royal Albert Hall
Thu 1 Dec, 7.30pm A Classical Christmas · Cadogan Hall DECEMBER
SEPTEMBER
RPO London Season September – December 2022
Tue 1 Nov, 7.30pm Jennifer Pike performs Bruch · Cadogan Hall
Tue 6 Dec, 3pm & 7.30pm John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration · Royal Albert Hall Sat 10 Dec, 3pm & 7.30pm Christmas Cracker · Cadogan Hall
View our full London Season: rpo.co.uk/groups
RPO AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE
ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL SUN 2 OCT 2022 7.30PM VASILY PETRENKO CONDUCTS ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA Few piano works have an opening as iconic as Grieg’s evergreen Piano Concerto, performed here by Macedonian soloist Simon Trpčeski. Richard Strauss’ ambitious tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra, inspired by the philosophical writings of Friedrich Nietzsche, became hugely popular after its initial fanfare ‘Sunrise’ featured in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Vasily Petrenko Conductor Simon Trpčeski Piano
WAGNER A Faust Overture GRIEG Piano Concerto R. STRAUSS Also sprach Zarathustra
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RPO AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL TUE 20 SEP 2022 7.30PM
THE MUSIC OF BOND Featuring iconic songs and soundtracks, performed by Alison Jiear and Lance Ellington, from: Goldfinger, Licence To Kill, Diamonds Are Forever, Live And Let Die, Casino Royale, SOUTHBANK Goldeneye, Spectre, No Time To Die... and manyCENTRE’S more. Conducted by Gareth Hudson. SELLING FAST!
SUN 232020 OCT 7.30PM 2022CADOGAN 3PM THURS 22 OCT HALL
VASILY PETRENKO CONDUCTS SYMPHONY OF A THOUSAND
MATINEE CONCERT
Even by Mahler’s standards, his Eighth Symphony, nicknamed ‘Symphony of a Thousand’, is a work of immense proportions. SOUTHBANK CENTRE’S With huge orchestration, massed choirs, a stellar line-up of soloists and an organ, this promises to be a titanic performance of a rarely performed masterpiece. The RPO gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Mrs Aline Foriel-Destezet.
WED 2 NOV 2022 7.30PM
SYMPHONIC QUEEN A celebration of Queen’s greatest hits, including: We Will Rock You, Don’t Stop Me Now, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are The Champions, A Kind Of Magic... and many more! Featuring a spectacular light SOUTHBANK show, a host of backing vocalists and a special CENTRE’S guest presenter. Conducted by Matthew Freeman. SELLING FAST!
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View our full London Season: rpo.co.uk/groups
RPO AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL TUE 6 DEC 2022 3PM & 7.30PM
JOHN RUTTER’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
TWO SHOWS SELLING FAST!
There’s no better way to enjoy the festive spirit than by attending this classic festive favourite. With numerous sing-along carols and SOUTHBANK CENTRE’S a delightful array of joyful works, conducted and presented to you by John Rutter himself, this ever-popular Christmas Celebration is simply unmissable! Featuring The Bach Choir and VOCES8. The RPO gratefully acknowledges the generous support of The 1916 Foundation in Montchanin, Delaware.
TUE 20 SEP · WED 2 NOV · TUE 6 DEC – SAVE UP TO 30%
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RPO AT CADOGAN HALL THU 22 SEP 2022 7.30PM INTRODUCING: ISATA KANNEH-MASON Featuring Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture, Clara Wieck-Schumann’s Piano Concerto, performed by our new Artist-in-Residence Isata Kanneh-Mason, Pärt’s Fratres, and Sibelius’ Symphony No.3. Conducted by Anu Tali.
TUE 25 OCT 2022 7.30PM TCHAIKOVSKY’S FIFTH SYMPHONY Featuring Dvořák’s Carnival Overture, Shostakovich’s last concerto – his Violin Concerto No.2, performed by Alena Baeva – as well as Tchaikovsky’s great Symphony No.5. Conducted by Gemma New.
TUE 1 NOV 2022 7.30PM JENNIFER PIKE PERFORMS BRUCH Featuring Smetana’s Ma Vlast: Vltava (The Moldau), Bruch’s Violin Concerto – performed by Jennifer Pike – and Dvořák’s Symphony No.8. Conducted by Chloé van Soeterstede.
THU 10 NOV 2022 7.30PM CHORAL EXPLORATIONS The City of London Choir and RPO perform Ravel’s Menuet Antique, Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music, Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin, and Vaughan Williams’ Dona nobis pacem. Conducted by Hilary Davan Wetton.
TUE 22 NOV 2022 7.30PM MAGIC AND MYSTICISM Featuring Fauré’s Pelléas et Mélisande: Suite, Ibert’s Flute Concerto – performed by RPO Principal Flute Emer McDonough – and Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op 61. Conducted by Alexander Shelley. 6
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RPO AT CADOGAN HALL THU 1 DEC 2022 7.30PM
A CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS Featuring Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel: Prelude, Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty: Suite, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Snow Maiden: Dance of the Tumblers, Kaprálová’s Prélude de Noël, Waldteufel’s The Skaters’ Waltz, Vaughan Williams’ Prelude on an Old Carol Tune, and Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker: Suite. Conducted by Shi-Yeon Sung.
SAT 10 DEC 2022 3PM & 7.30PM
CHRISTMAS CRACKER TWO SHOWS SELLING FAST!
Join the RPO for this enchanting Yuletide celebration of seasonal classics and sing-along carols, such as: O Come, All Ye Faithful, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, Sleigh Ride, Let It Snow, Winter Wonderland, I’ll Be Home for Christmas… and more! Conducted by Stephen Bell and featuring two special guest vocalists.
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