| Saturday 20 March 2027 | 19:30 |
| Ligeti, György (1923-2006) | Concert Românesc | |
| Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975) | Cello Concerto no. 1 in E flat major, Op.107 | |
| Bartók, Béla (1881-1945) | Concerto for Orchestra, Sz 116 |
| Cristian Măcelaru | Conductor |
| Zlatomir Fung | Cello |
| London Philharmonic Orchestra |
From stamping rhythms to knockout solos, experience the LPO at full throttle.
For Béla Bartók, folk music was something real and raw – art as untamed energy, with the power to unlock astonishing new realms of sound. Guest conductor Cristian Măcelaru is a force of nature, so expect flashing fiddles, stamping rhythms and harmonies as he conducts the LPO in two supercharged showpieces for an orchestra at the top of its game: Ligeti’s irrespressible Concert Românesc and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra. Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto packs a knockout punch too – especially when played by Zlatomir Fung. Critics say that he has ‘the Midas touch’ (Bachtrack), and you’re about to hear why.
Tickets from £19.50 (including a transaction fee of £3.50)
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Ticket sale for non-members opens on 28th April 2026, 10.00am
