The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will triumphantly return to G Live on Friday 7 November as part of the Guildford International Orchestral Season. Following their previous sell-out concerts at the Guildford venue, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing an outstanding repertoire of some of Beethoven’s finest works.
Founded in 1946 by Sir Thomas Beecham, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has enjoyed more than 65 years of success worldwide, giving first-class performances of a wide range of musical repertoire with artists of the highest calibre. Under the inspired leadership of Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Charles Dutoit, the Orchestra continues to flourish- maintaining and building on a demanding schedule of performances, tours, community & education work and recordings.
Opening with Beethoven’s stormy Coriolan Overture, the impeccable Spanish virtuoso Joaquín Achúcarro will perform his youthful Piano Concerto No.2. Having recently toured over 59 countries in four years, Joaquín Achúcarro’s reputation as a ‘the consummate artist’ precedes him as he takes to the stage for what many consider to be Beethoven’s most daringly deviating work.
Concluding the concert will be Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 ‘Pastoral’ which will allow audiences to revel in the glorious musical landscape of the countryside. Arguably one of Beethoven’s most popular works, this piece was recently voted No.7 in Classic FM’s Ultimate Hall of Fame and evokes Beethoven’s passionate response to nature.
Leading the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be the young and passionate conductor Eduardo Portal (as pictured at the top). Having previously been appointed Young Melgaard Conductor of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment for 2009-2010, Portal re-joins the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for this special performance.
Audience members will also be able to gain an insight to Portal’s professional life and influences during the free pre-concert talk from 6.30pm which is open to all ticket holders.
Tickets range from £22.50 to £37.50 (or £10 for students) and can be purchased HERE.