Vasily Petrenko conductor
Barry Douglas piano
Tchaikovsky Suite from Swan Lake (20’)
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.1 (26’)
Rachmaninov Symphony No.2 in E minor (55’)
The Russian State Symphony Orchestra make their Manchester debut under a conductor who made his name in Liverpool. Joined by another familiar name, Barry Douglas brings technical prowess and natural poetry to Rachmaninov’s First Piano Concerto. That composer’s Second Symphony is one of classical music’s best crowd-pleasers, combining joyful exuberance with brooding passages of deep Russian soul.
Preview 6.30pm
Classical music expert Jonathan James introduces the evening’s programme.
Post-concert Divertimento
Travel & Dining
Travel & Parking
Purchase discounted parking (evening concerts only) along with your concert tickets.
Eating & Drinking
Make your concert experience extra special by upgrading to A-List in the Corporate Members’ Bar (selected concerts only) or booking pre-concert dining.