R O Y A L P H I L H A R M O N I C O R C H E S T R A
C O L O U R F U L C L A S S I C S
AT CHURCHILL THEATRE BROMLEY
Sunday 23 September 2018, 7:30pm
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Churchill Theatre this September for a lovingly-curated program of symphonic gems, titled ‘Colourful Classics’. Audiences can expect to see (and hear!) the full instrumentation of the orchestra perform Grieg’s energetic Holberg Suite and Rimsky-Korsakov’s enchanting May Night Overture. The concert closes with Sibelius’ magnificent Symphony No.5, featuring the elegant, swaying swan motif.
When asked, “why should people come and see the RPO perform in Churchill Theatre?” Elle Docx, Audience Development Manager for the orchestra said “to hear the full-force of a symphony orchestra, like the RPO, is an electrifying experience. From that first note, audiences will experience a real energy behind the music. We’re especially excited to welcome to the stage our guest artist, the esteemed cellist Michael Petrov.” Michael won the Guildhall School of Music gold medal in 2014; first prize in the Trondheim Competition in 2015 and the Wigmore prize in 2017. Nominated by the Barbican as ECHO Rising Star in 2015, Michael has performed all over the world including the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Cité de la Musique Paris, Musikverein Vienna, Budapest Palace of Arts, Kölner Philharmonie, Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Carnegie’s Weill Hall and throughout China.” Michael will take centre stage in the September concert for Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations, full of charm and grandeur.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is the nation’s busiest orchestra. Last year alone they performed 143 concerts across the UK, attended by a staggering 304,226 music lovers. Their concerts ranged from exquisite renditions of Russian Masters; the world premiere of Sony PlayStation in concert featuring soloists from across the globe. The orchestra also participated in 102 audio recording sessions in the last year, including most recently on an album featuring music with The Beach Boys.
Experience the power and beauty of a world-class symphony orchestra for yourself on Sunday 23rd September, 7.30pm at Churchill Theatre, Bromley. Tickets available online at churchilltheatre.co.uk and through the ticket office on 020 3285 6000.