Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: 75th Anniversary
Find out more about the RPO's anniversary concert as well as upcoming shows this winter and beyond!
23 Aug 2021
After a challenging 16 months, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is heading back into the concert hall to celebrate their 75th-anniversary event and the arrival of their new Music Director Vasily Petrenko. This comes hot on the heels of His Royal Highness, The Princes of Wales becoming the orchestra’s patron.
We've caught up with Huw Davies, Deputy Managing Director of the RPO, for a flavour of what to expect from the orchestra this season.
Huw we are excited to see the RPO celebrate 75 years with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall, can you tell us more?
The concert will be held Tuesday 21st September at 7.30pm. With music from three of the greatest English composers; Delius (Over the Hills and Far Away), Elgar (Cello Concerto) and Walton (Belshazzar's Feast). Sheku Kanneh-Mason will play Elgar, whilst Sir Bryn Terfel will play Belshazzar's Feast.
What else can we expect this season?
On 11th September, join us in Wembley Park for Wemba’s Dream, a free day of music, theatre, spoken word and dance. The day features Brent based artists and creatives.
Enjoy ABBAphonic on Friday 1st October which is perfect for all ages. The night celebrates the chart-topping songs from the band, with the music is accompanied by a spectacular light show.
The Beauty of Ballet on Wednesday 10th November is a celebration of music and ballet with performances from Birmingham Royal Ballet. Dances include Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet and Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.
The RPO is renowned for putting on spectacular Christmas performances, what is planned for this festive period?
This Christmas we’ll be celebrating the festive period with John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration on Thursday 9th December in The Albert Hall. Expect sing-along carols and Christmas classics as well as an annual quiz. There’s also the Christmas Cracker celebration to look forward to.
What can we look forward to in 2022?
We have a lot planned! Self-confessed musical lover? Don’t miss our Best of Broadway performance in March, featuring vocalists from hit musicals such as Wicked and Jesus Christ Superstar.
In April we have our Film Music Gala, which incorporates the music from classic cinema and today’s biggest blockbusters. Classic movies featured include Superman, Jurassic Park with more modern classics like The Greatest Showman and La La Land.
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For a full list of upcoming performances, please view the what’s on page on the RPO's website.