Name: Tribute to a Hungarian Legend
Start: 2024-11-28T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-28T21:30:00+00:00
Location: Cadogan Hall

Experience a 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Alexander Shelley.
In a historic moment, the evening features the 𝐔𝐊 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐞 of a new piano concerto by the renowned Hungarian composer 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐨̈𝐭𝐯𝐨̈𝐬. This piece is a tribute to the legendary pianist 𝑮𝒚𝒐̈𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝑪𝒛𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒓𝒂, who overcame immense hardships to become a 20th-century icon. The concerto will be performed by 𝑱𝒂́𝒏𝒐𝒔 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒂́𝒛𝒔, who premiered it in Paris in 2021.
The concert programme includes Smetana's lively comedy overture, setting a high-spirited tone for the night. It culminates in the triumphant sounds of Brahms' Second Symphony, a work brimming with radiant melodies inspired by the composer’s idyllic summer holidays.
Co-presented by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Cziffra Festival, this concert is a celebration of musical excellence you won’t want to miss.
Secure your spot now, for a night that blends classical brilliance with contemporary innovation.