Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony

Rarely heard in concert, Tchaikovsky's gripping Manfred Symphonywas inspired by Lord Byron's poem.

The story tells the tale of a guilt-ridden mountain dweller who summons seven spirits in the vain hope they might help him forget the past.

The music's surging power takes the listener on an unforgettable emotional journey, from inconsolable despair to supreme elation.

6pm at Royal Festival Hall - Pre-concert recital. Recital by a winner of the Martin Musical Scholarship Fund.