Dear Group Travel Organiser I am delighted to bring you highlights of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s (RPO) spring / summer 2018 London Season of events, for which groups of just 6+ people save up to 35% and receive a whole host of other benefits. From Best of Broadway and Symphonic Rock, to Symphonic Russia and a whole range of classical favourites, there’s something to suit all musical tastes. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me and make a reservation – I’m here to help you with all aspects of your booking and to get you the best possible deal. The RPO very much hopes to welcome you and your group to one of its concerts soon! With best wishes,
Jo Thomson
Friends’ & Groups’ Manager
BEST OF BROADWAY All your favourite hits and tunes from much-loved Broadway and West End musicals, performed by an impressive line-up of star vocalists. Featuring sensational songs from a host of popular shows, such as: Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Evita, Cabaret, Dreamgirls, Jersey Boys, Cats, Follies… and many more!
WEDNESDAY 14 MARCH 2018 7.30PM
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New for 2018: An enchanting tribute to the songs of Disney.
David Firman Conductor Cassidy Janson Vocalist (star of Beautiful) Abbie Osmon Vocalist (as seen in Evita) Adam Garcia Vocalist (star of Saturday Night Fever) Matt Henry Vocalist (star of Kinky Boots)
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ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Tickets: £47.91–£11.15 (after discounts)
FILM MUSIC GALA A spectacular celebration of timeless film scores from: Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, Star Wars®, Out of Africa, E.T., Star Trek, and many more, as well as brand new blockbuster soundtracks from Game of Thrones and La La Land! New for 2018: An affecting tribute to James Horner, who was one the most prolific film composers of our time. With themes from Avatar, Legends of the Fall, Apollo 13 and, of course, Titanic.
Nick Davies Conductor Tommy Pearson Presenter Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
SUNDAY 22 APRIL 2018
TWO SHOWS: 3PM & 7.30PM
SYMPHONIC ROCK Hear your pop and rock icons reborn for one night only in this epic evening of chart-topping songs and classic rock anthems, performed with a symphonic twist and complemented by a spectacular light show.
TUESDAY 1 MAY 2018 7.30PM
Enjoy hit after hit by: Take That, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen… and more! New for 2018: a special celebration of the music of best-selling British icon Adele, and a special tribute to the legendary George Michael.
David Firman Conductor Ken Bruce Presenter
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ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Tickets: £47.91–£11.15 (after discounts)
SYMPHONIC RUSSIA BRAND NEW!
A spectacular selection of some of the finest works from Russia’s most eminent composers – considered by many to be the founding fathers of sweeping lyricism and expressive orchestration.
SATURDAY 7 JULY 2018 7.30PM
Hear rousing themes and gut-wrenching melodies from household names, including Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and more. GLINKA Ruslan and Ludmila Overture RACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini BORODIN Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances MUSSORGSKY, orch. Rimsky-Korsakov Night on Bald Mountain RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Capriccio Espagnol KHACHATURIAN Spartacus Suite No.2: Adagio TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture
Stephen Bell Conductor Natasha Paremski Piano
SEATING AREAS
TICKET
15% off
25% off
35% off
PLEASE REFER TO THE 6–9 10–29 30+ PRICE SEATING PLAN TO THE LEFT PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE
Stalls / Loggia boxes (8-seater)
£56.37 £47.91 £42.28 £36.64
Second Tier boxes (5-seater)
£51.47
£43.75
£38.60
£33.46
Front Arena
£46.57
£39.58
£34.93
£30.27
Rear Arena
£41.67
£35.42
£31.25
£27.09
Front Circle (rows 1-4)
£36.76
£31.25
£27.57
£23.89
Mid Choir (rows 1-3)
£31.86
£27.08
£23.90
£20.71
Rear Circle (rows 5-7) Upper Choir (rows 4-9)
£26.96 £22.92 £20.22 £17.52
Side Circle (restricted view)
£17.16
£14.59
£12.87
£11.15
Booking fees apply.
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ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL
Tickets: £42.50–£6.50 (after discounts)
STEVEN ISSERLIS PERFORMS ELGAR
An unmissable opportunity to see the renowned British cellist, Steven Isserlis, live in concert as the RPO warmly welcomes back Thomas Dausgaard to conduct Elgar’s much-loved Cello Concerto – a work that took almost fifty years for audiences to appreciate its unique and sensitive blend of introspection and drama. This enticing concert concludes with Rachmaninov’s last ever composition, the lively Symphonic Dances. BRITTEN Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes ELGAR Cello Concerto RACHMANINOV Symphonic Dances
WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL 2018 7.30PM
Thomas Dausgaard Conductor Steven Isserlis Cello
PINCHAS ZUKERMAN PERFORMS BRUCH
Principal Guest Conductor and world-renowned virtuoso violinist, Pinchas Zukerman, is both conductor and soloist in this exquisite programme, which includes Bruch’s fiendish Violin Concerto No.1 – adored by many for its dazzling passages, a heart-wrenching middle movement and an unforgettable finale.
THURSDAY 26 APRIL 2018 7.30PM
The Orchestra will also perform, amongst other works, Elgar’s quintessentially English ‘Enigma’ Variations, featuring the stirring and instantly recognisable Nimrod. SIBELIUS The Swan of Tuonela BRUCH Violin Concerto No.1 ELGAR Sospiri ELGAR ‘Enigma’ Variations
Pinchas Zukerman Conductor/Violin
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ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL
Tickets: £42.50–£6.50 (after discounts)
THE FIREBIRD Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Maestro Charles Dutoit returns for a show-stopping performance of one of Stravinsky’s most iconic ballet scores. The RPO is thrilled to perform under his influential baton once again for the complete score for The Firebird – a dramatic musical illustration of the Russian fairytale.
WEDNESDAY 16 MAY 2018 7.30PM
Also featuring Beethoven’s impressive Piano Concerto No.5, ‘Emperor’ – his last ever piano concerto – performed here by world-renowned soloist, Kirill Gerstein. BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.5, ‘Emperor’ STRAVINSKY The Firebird (complete ballet)
Charles Dutoit Conductor Kirill Gerstein Piano
ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL SEATING AREAS
TICKET
15% off
£42.50
25% off
35% off
PLEASE REFER TO THE 6–9 10–29 30+ PRICE SEATING PLAN TO THE LEFT PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE
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Front Stalls
£50
Front Stalls / Boxes / Side Stalls / Front Stalls
£37.50
£32.50
£40 £34 £30 £26
Balcony / Boxes / Side Stalls
£30
£25.50
£22.50
Rear Stalls / Balcony / Side Stalls
£20
£17
£15
£13
Balcony
£10
£8.50
£7.50
£6.50
£19.50
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CADOGAN HALL
Tickets: £34–£9.75 (after discounts)
TUE 27 FEB 2018
SUN 4 MAR 2018
MYTHS & FAIRYTALES II
PEER GYNT
7.30PM
3PM
MUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto SIBELIUS Nightride and Sunrise KHACHATURIAN Excerpts from Spartacus Suite
HUMPERDINCK Hansel and Gretel: Prelude WAGNER Wesendonck Lieder GRIEG Peer Gynt
Alexander Shelley Conductor Madeleine Shaw Mezzo-soprano
Alexander Shelley Conductor Yi-Jia Susanne Hou Violin
WED 11 APR 2018
WED 9 MAY 2018
ROMANTIC FAVOURITES
PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
7.30PM
7.30PM
SMETANA Overture to The Bartered Bride RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No.2 ˇ ÁK Symphony No.8 DVOR
DUKAS The Sorcerer’s Apprentice CHOPIN Piano Concerto No.2 MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition
Alan Buribayev Conductor Federico Colli Piano
Alexander Shelley Conductor Jayson Gillham Piano
GALLERY
STALLS
TICKET PRICE STALLS / GALLERY
PLEASE REFER TO THE SEATING PLAN TO THE LEFT
£40 £32.50
15% off
25% off
35% off
PEOPLE
PEOPLE
PEOPLE
6–9
10–29
30+
£34 £30 £26 £27.63 £24.38 £21.13
£25
£21.25 £18.75 £16.25
£15
£12.75 £11.25 £9.75
Brochure Design & Art Direction by Paul Marc Mitchell at WLP
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