Mark Bebbington performs John Ireland

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Cadogan Hall5 Sloane Terrace, London, Greater London, SW1X 9DQ, United Kingdom

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Programme

Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958)	The Wasps: Overture
Ireland, John (1879-1962)	Piano Concerto
Ireland, John (1879-1962)	The Island Spell
Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958)	The Lark Ascending
Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934)	Enigma Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra, Op.36

Performers

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Barry Wordsworth	Conductor
Mark Bebbington	Piano
Duncan Riddell	Violin

Led by distinguished conductor, Barry Wordsworth, the RPO performs a sparkling programme of English gems, opening with Vaughan Williams’ buzzing The Wasps Overture.

Mark Bebbington will impress with John Ireland’s iridescent Piano Concerto, whilst two much-loved favourites will round out the concert: Vaughan Williams’ serene The Lark Ascending and Elgar’s quintessentially English ‘Enigma’ Variations.

RPO Annual Legacy Concert

This is the RPO’s annual Legacy Concert, which aims to create awareness around the importance of legacy giving and to thank supporters (members of the RPO 1946 Club) who have pledged to leave a gift to the Orchestra in their Will.

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Fight or flight? Violinists on tackling The Lark Ascending

Kevin W Ng, 5th October

Often dismissed on account of its popularity, The Lark Ascending divides audiences... and players. Our own Kevin Ng is a violinist and avoided it for years, but took advice from three violinists when adding it to his repertoire.

Music of life: Kazuki Yamada on Elgar’s Enigma Variations

Bachtrack, 15th January

The chief conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra discusses his love and fascination for Elgar’s deeply personal work – and his experiences performing it for the first time.

English jewels in the European crown

Mark Thomas, 2nd November

A delectable programme from Barry Wordsworth and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with pieces by Elgar and Vaughan Williams and a rare chance to hear John Ireland’s eclectic Piano Concerto.

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