Royal & DerngateGuildhall Road, Northampton, East Midlands, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
| Sunday 18 October 2026 | 15:00 |
Programme
| Debussy, Claude (1862-1918) | Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune | |
| Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934) | Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85 | |
| Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897) | Symphony no. 1 in C minor, Op.68 |
Performers
| Ariane Matiakh | Conductor |
| Zlatomir Fung | Cello |
| Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
Brahms’ First Symphony begins with the beating of a heart in torment and ends with a hymn of triumph. Debussy’s Prélude à I’après-midi d’un faune is very different – as a soft, sultry flute opens the gateway to a dream-world of sensuous sound. Two huge imaginations; two unforgettable musical journeys, brought thrillingly to life by our inspirational guest conductor Ariane Matiakh.
In between, cellist Zlatomir Fung, a former RPO Artist-in-Residence, performs Elgar's Cello Concerto, a towering work beloved by audiences and rich in anguish and passion.
