Rachmaninov’s Second

Tue 23 Sep 7:30pm at Symphony Hall

Andris Nelsons

For his second programme as music director, Andris Nelsons has chosen another grand romantic symphony – Rachmaninov’s sweeping, passionate second, which the composer premiered exactly a century ago in 1908. In the first half, the brilliant young Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski will join the Orchestra for Saint-Saëns’ most popular concerto, and the concert begins with another French favourite, Debussy’s sensuous miniature ballet.

Pre concert talk 6.15pm – The Players’ Perspective – Rachmaninov’s Second Violinist David Gregory and fellow CBSO musicians present an insider’s angle on Rachmaninov’s best-loved symphony.

£9.50, £13.50, £17, £20.50, £23.50, £28, £32, £37, £39.50

Andris Nelsons – conductor
Simon Trpceski – piano
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune 10’
Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2 23’
Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 55’

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