Cheltenham Town Hall: Main StageCheltenham, South-West, GL50 1QA, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
| Friday 19 September 2025 | 19:30 |
Programme
| Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957) | Symphony no. 4 in A minor, Op.63 | |
| Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943) | Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, Op.18 |
Performers
| English Symphony Orchestra | |
| Kenneth Woods | Conductor |
| Freddy Kempf | Piano |
These two iconic masterpieces were both written in response to moments of intense personal adversity. The Fourth Symphony reflects Sibelius’s ultimately successful battle against cancer, while the Second Piano Concerto sees Rachmaninoff regaining his confidence and inspiration following a period of profound creative crisis, resulting in what is quite possibly the most popular piece in the entire classical repertoire and a constant, beloved audience favourite.
Full details of the ESO’s Cheltenham Residency can be found on Bachtrack or via the website provided.
