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2017
September 2017 - June 2018
CONTENTS
2017
September 2017
3 21 Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra
October 2017
4 24 Orchestra
of the Swan
November 2017
5 21 English
Symphony Orchestra
Pre-Concert Talk: Free entry using
your concert ticket.
12 Booking Information
13 Series Savings
14 Seating Plan & Pricing
15 Postal Booking Form
16 Payment
2018
19 January 2018
6 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
2018
National Orchestra of Wales
7 11 BBC February
2018
National Orchestra of Wales
8 8 BBC March
April 2018
10 19 European
Union Chamber Orchestra
May 2018
of the Swan
10 25 Orchestra
June 2018
Symphony Orchestra
11 21 English
(Please note this is a matinee)
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September 2017 - June 2018
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Thursday 21 September 2017, 7.30pm, Cheltenham Town Hall
Prokofiev’s lyrical Classical Symphony, one of
the most popular and accessible works of the
20th century, opens the new Concert Series
at Cheltenham Town Hall in energetic and
inviting fashion.
The evening’s centrepiece is one of the most
challenging concertos in the repertoire –
Tchaikovsky’s mighty B flat minor Piano
Concerto, performed by Dublin-born Finghin
Collins. This sparkling Russian gem blends
Ukrainian folk themes, French song and a
grandiose and much-loved opening melody to
triumphant effect, and was the first classical
recording ever to sell over 1 million copies.
Dvořák’s Symphony No.7 perfectly balances
dramatic power and irresistible exuberance.
With its arresting opening, gorgeous slow
movement, dancing Scherzo and thrilling
Finale, it is one of the greatest pieces Dvořák
ever wrote.
Pre-Concert Talk (6.30pm to 7pm):
Presented by a member of the RPO team.
Free entry using your ticket for tonight’s
concert.
CONDUCTOR
Alpesh Chauhan
PIANO
Finghin Collins
PROKOFIEV
Symphony No.1,
‘Classical’
TCHAIKOVSKY
Piano Concerto No.1
DVORÁK
Symphony No.7
September 2017 - June 2018
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