
This spring, The Bridgewater Hall invites audiences to lose themselves in the emotional depth and sweeping beauty of the Romantic era with Romance and the Romantics, a specially curated concert series that captures the essence of love and longing. With performances by world-renowned orchestras and soloists, this series promises to stir the heart and soul, offering an unforgettable journey through some of the most evocative works in classical music.

Prague Symphony Orchestra
Friday 14 February 7.30pm
Opening the series on Valentine’s Day, the Prague Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Tomáš Brauner, delivers a powerful performance that sets the tone for an evening of romance. With Alexander Sitkovetsky on violin, the programme includes Tchaikovsky’s lyrical Violin Concerto, a piece brimming with passionate melodies and dramatic intensity. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 adds depth with its profound emotional resonance, making this concert a perfect celebration of love through music.

London Philharmonic Orchestra
Monday 17 March 7.30pm
The London Philharmonic Orchestra brings an emotive interpretation of two Romantic masterpieces. The evening begins with Schumann’s Piano Concerto, a work that beautifully balances lyrical tenderness and virtuosic brilliance, performed with heartfelt expressiveness. The orchestra then presents Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, known for its deeply moving Adagietto, often associated with love and remembrance. This performance promises an evening filled with intense emotion and profound beauty.

Katia and Marielle Labèque (piano duo)
Tuesday 8 April 7.30pm
The Labèque sisters return to The Bridgewater Hall with a delicate and captivating programme that includes Debussy’s Six épigraphes antiques. Their interpretation of this impressionistic work will transport the audience to a world of subtle beauty and poetic nuance, evoking the tender emotions of the Romantic spirit in a truly enchanting performance.

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra
Monday 19 May 7.30pm
The series concludes with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Grzegorz Nowak. The programme features fiery and dramatic works, including Bizet’s Carmen Suite, which captures the intense passion and vibrant character of the opera’s heroine. Alongside pieces by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky, this concert offers a rich tapestry of Romantic music that promises to captivate and enthrall.
Romance and the Romantics is more than a series of concerts; it is a celebration of the Romantic era’s enduring legacy, filled with music that speaks to the heart’s deepest emotions. Whether celebrating love or simply indulging in the beauty of Romantic music, this series is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who attend.
Tickets are now available—don’t miss your chance to experience the passion and beauty of Romance and the Romantics at The Bridgewater Hall.
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