Great Group Discounts! February–June 2015 Save up to 35% off all ticket prices
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Dear Group Travel Organiser (GTO), It is with great pleasure that I bring you the much-anticipated highlights of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)’s BRAND NEW London season of concerts during February–June 2015. This exciting and varied season includes classic film scores, hit Broadway numbers, triumphant masterpieces, orchestral favourites, world-renowned artists and conductors and much more. Groups of just 10+ save up to 35% off all ticket prices and receive many other benefits. We very much hope to see you and your members at an RPO concert soon! With best wishes, Jo Thomson Friends’ and Groups’ Manager
Royal Albert Hall Tickets: £43.75-£10.52 (after discounts)
Best of Broadway Wednesday 18th March 2015, 7.30pm New York comes to London for one night only for a musical theatre extravaganza, celebrating all the hits from Broadway shows, such as: The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Cats, Les Misérables, Chicago, Mamma Mia!, Billy Elliot, Wicked… and many more. Nick Davies Musical Director Graham Bickley, Mary Carewe, Michael Dore, Ria Jones Vocalists
New for 2015! A special tribute to the memorable numbers from West Side Story, including Tonight, Maria and Something’s Coming.
Tchaikovsky Gala Sunday 19th April 2015, 3pm – matinee show! Enjoy the magic of Tchaikovsky in this spectacular and unmissable concert, which celebrates some of the most passionate and stimulating music ever written. Featuring the captivating Piano Concerto No.1, performed by the young rising star Alexandra Dariescu, excerpts from the unforgettable ballets Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, the rousing Capriccio Italien and the instantly recognisable 1812 Overture, which will be performed alongside an exciting indoor firework display!
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Grzegorz Nowak Conductor Alexandra Dariescu Piano www.rpo.co.uk/groups
Royal Albert Hall Tickets: £43.75-£10.52 (after discounts)
Symphonic Rock Friday 1st May 2015, 7.30pm Back by popular demand, the RPO presents the most rocking show in town, featuring all your favourite rock and pop hits, each accompanied by a spectacular light show. Listen to your icons become reborn for one epic night in this must-see show and firm-favourite with group bookers. Enjoy classic hits given a symphonic twist, with music by: U2, The Verve, Eric Clapton, Coldplay, Adele, Elbow, Procol Harum, Survivor, Bon Jovi, Queen, Led Zeppelin… and more! New for 2015! A special tribute to The Beatles’ No.1 hits, including: All You Need is Love, Help, Let It Be and Penny Lane.
David Firman Conductor Ken Bruce Presenter Metro Voices
For details of prices, discounts and seating areas, please see page 4.
Film Music Gala Friday 26th June 2015, 7.30pm Don’t miss this phenomenal film music celebration – a spectacular evening for movie fans of all ages – that promises you a wide variety of classic film scores performed by the Orchestra. An annual sell-out success, this thrilling concert is not one to be missed. Legendary melodies and memorable themes from: The Lord of the Rings, Gladiator, Jurassic Park, Out of Africa, Superman, Pirates of the Caribbean, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter, Star Wars®, The Deer Hunter, Dances with Wolves… and more! Paul Bateman Conductor Tommy Pearson Presenter
New for 2015! A special tribute to the futuristic scores of sci-fi blockbusters, featuring music from Stargate, Back to the Future and Star Trek.
Dedicated RPO group bookings line: 020 7608 8840
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Royal Albert Hall Tickets: £43.75-£10.52 (after discounts)
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Booking fees apply Seating Areas Please refer to the seating plan above Grand Tier Boxes (subject to availability) Stalls Loggia Boxes Second Tier Boxes Front Arena (rows 1-15) Rear Arena (rows 16-29) Front Circle (rows 1-4) Mid Choir (rows 1-3) Rear Circle (rows 5-7) Upper Choir (rows 4-9) Side Circle (restricted view)
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Royal Festival Hall Tickets: £43.50 £43.50–£6.50 (after discounts) Ticket Price Front Stalls/Rear Stalls/Side Stalls/ Balcony/Boxes £58 £45 £38 £30 £25 £20 £15 £10
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25% Discount 10–29 people
35% Discount 30+ people
£43.50 £33.75 £28.50 £22.50 £18.75 £15 £11.25 £7.50
£37.70 £29.25 £24.70 £19.50 £16.25 £13 £9.75 £6.50
www.rpo.co.uk/groups
Royal Festival Hall Tickets: £43.50–£6.50 (after discounts)
Pinchas Zukerman performs Elgar’s Violin Concerto
Tuesday 14th April 2015, 7.30pm A glorious programme that opens with Beethoven’s noble Coriolan Overture – a work full of contrast and drama. At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s delightful Symphony No.6, popularly known as the ‘Pastoral’ Symphony for its vivid depictions of the charms of country life. Pinchas Zukerman (pictured) is renowned for his interpretation of Elgar’s Violin Concerto – a work of great lyricism and power, with a violin part that combines virtuosity with emotional depth.
Christoph Koenig Conductor Pinchas Zukerman Violin Beethoven Coriolan Overture Beethoven Symphony No.6, ‘Pastoral’ Elgar Violin Concerto For details of prices, discounts and seating areas, please see page 4.
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Belshazzar’s Feast Wednesday 6th May 2015, 7.30pm A sumptuous concert of English masterworks, including Elgar’s evocative Sea Pictures performed by mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly (pictured) – a singer internationally celebrated for her exceptional musicality and expressive voice.
Tadaaki Otaka Conductor Sarah Connolly Mezzo-soprano Neal Davies Baritone The Bach Choir Elgar Cockaigne Overture (In London Town) Elgar Sea Pictures Walton Belshazzar’s Feast Dedicated RPO group bookings line: 020 7608 8840
The concert opens with Elgar’s charming Cockaigne Overture, which paints a vivid depiction of a day in London, and culminates with Walton’s magnificent Belshazzar’s Feast. For this grand-scale masterpiece, the Orchestra is joined by The Bach Choir and the outstanding bassbaritone Neal Davies.
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Cadogan Hall Tickets: £30–£9.75 (after discounts)
Valentine’s Classics Friday 13th February 2015, 7.30pm Join the RPO and its Principal Associate Conductor Grzegorz Nowak (pictured) on the eve of Valentine’s Day for an enticing concert of some of the most romantic music ever written. The Orchestra takes you to the passionate world of Carmen and to the rich, dynamic landscapes of Swan Lake, plus the international star Robert Davidovici performs Mendelssohn’s ever-popular Violin Concerto in E minor. Utterly divine.
Grzegorz Nowak Conductor Robert Davidovici Violin Mozart The Marriage of Figaro Overture Delius The Walk to the Paradise Garden Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor Tchaikovsky Extracts from Swan Lake Bizet Extracts from Carmen
Freddy Kempf
performs Beethoven Tuesday 31st March 2015, 7.30pm
Josep Caballe Domenech Conductor Freddy Kempf Piano Beethoven Symphony No.2 Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1 Beethoven Symphony No.4
Firm-favourite pianist Freddy Kempf (pictured) performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.1 – an extraordinary piece adored by many for its exquisite slow movement and vivacious rondo finale. This pleasing programme also features some of the best of Beethoven’s orchestral works: the turbulent Symphony No.2 and the sparkling Symphony No.4, conducted by the award-winning Josep Caballe Domenech.
Russian Masterworks Tuesday 28th April 2015, 7.30pm An evening of Romantic favourites, including Shostakovich’s exuberant Piano Concerto No.2 performed by the one of the UK’s best-loved pianists, Martin Roscoe (pictured). This delightful concert opens and closes with timeless music from Tchaikovsky – one of the most prolific Romantic composers of all time – and includes his greatest and final symphonic manuscript, his tragic ‘Pathétique’ Symphony. Page 6
Garry Walker Conductor Martin Roscoe Piano Tchaikovsky Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.2 www.rpo.co.uk/groups Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6, ‘Pathétique’
Cadogan Hall Tickets: £30–£9.75 (after discounts)
Scheherazade Friday 22nd May 2015, 7.30pm Young Spanish maestro Eduardo Portal conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s magnificent Scheherazade – a musical portrait of One Thousand and One Nights. A haunting solo violin (Scheherazade), menacing brass fanfares (the Sultan) and the strumming of a harp present a mystical far-away land. The Orchestra also performs Ravel’s jazz-influenced Piano Concerto, featuring one of Spain’s most exciting young artists, Javier Perianes.
Eduardo Portal Conductor Javier Perianes Piano Liszt Les préludes Ravel Piano Concerto in G Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade
Natalie Clein performs Dvorˇák Tuesday 2nd June 2015, 7.30pm Internationally acclaimed cellist Natalie Clein (pictured) performs Dvorˇák’s eloquent and moving Cello Concerto – a heartfelt and emotional work, written during the composer’s second trip to America. The RPO also performs the popular orchestral suite of Stravinsky’s The Firebird, which paints a captivating picture of the Russian folk tales of the magical glowing bird, from the ‘Infernal Dance’ of King Kashchei to its shimmering finale. STAGE
Rory Macdonald Conductor Natalie Clein Cello Ravel Mother Goose Suite Dvorˇák Cello Concerto Stravinsky The Firebird (1919 Suite)
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25% Discount 35% Discount 10–29 people 30+ people £30 £24.38 £18.75 £11.25
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£26 £21.13 £16.25 £9.75
Group Booking Information Telephone: 020 7608 8840 Email: groups@rpo.co.uk Website: www.rpo.co.uk/groups RPO Group Discounts and Benefits • • • • • •
Groups of 30+ save up to 35% off all ticket prices Groups of 10+ save up to 25% off all ticket prices The entire group receives FREE concert programmes The group organiser receives TWO FREE concert tickets Final payment is not due until eight weeks before the concert Dedicated group bookings line
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