Don't miss the opening concerts in the Zurich International Orchestra Series
Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra: Thursday 14 September, 7.30pm
Mozart Symphony No. 40
Bartók Piano Concerto No. 3
Beethoven Symphony No. 3, 'Eroica'
András Keller conductor
Pierre-Laurent Aimard piano
The opening concert of our new season features two Classical masterpieces and Bartók's lyrical Third Piano Concerto performed by the much-lauded French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard.
Basel Chamber Orchestra: Tuesday 3 October, 7.30pm
Shostakovich Chamber Symphony
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 14 in E flat, K.449
Heinz Holliger Eisblumen (Ice Flowers)
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
J.S. Bach Piano Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052
Angela Hewitt piano/director
Renowned for her interpretations of Bach, acclaimed pianist Angela Hewitt play-directs the composer's dark-hued keyboard concerto as well as Mozart's Concerto No. 14, full of dramatic energy.
The concert also features Vaughan WIlliams' much-loved, hauntingly beautiful Tallis Fantasia and Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony, the orchestration of his searing String Quartet No. 8 which also features the musical motif of his name: D‑S‑C‑H.
Series and group discounts of up to 20% are available. ENCORE members: £5 off the top two prices plus discounted programmes. Book by midnight on Friday 25 August and you will be entered into a draw to win a meal for two at Côte Brasserie Sloane Square, up to the value of £75.
Further Information: What's On | Cadogan Hall