Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at 80
Strauss, Beethoven and Errollyn Wallen raise the roof as the RPO turns 80 years young.
A big anniversary calls for an even bigger celebration and, as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra turns 80, that’s exactly what we’re hosting tonight – live from the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall, where the RPO is proud to be Associate Orchestra.
We’re looking to the future, with a thrilling new fanfare from the Master of the King’s Music, Errollyn Wallen CBE. We’re inviting friends, as the world-beating team of Julia Fischer, Pablo Ferrández and Jan Lisiecki come together for Beethoven’s joyous Triple Concerto. But, above all, we’re making music on the grandest possible scale, as Vasily Petrenko conducts Richard Strauss’ big-hearted story of love, art and the sheer glory of a great orchestra raising the roof. Consider this your official party invitation!
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Formed in 1987 The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra it has become so what a national institution. It has managed to build a stellar reputation, not just here in the U.K but across the globe. To date they have manage to light up some of the biggest and most renown venues, with a wonderful array of music. I do believe there is a common misconception when people hear the word orchestra, with many assuming regimented classical music. However, The Royal Philharmonic has gained much of its main stream popularity with their wonderful arrangements of modern pop songs and compositions made famous on the West End stage. The respect they command in music circles is quite incredible, with many superstar musicians often seen working in their projects. They have had numerous collaborations over the years include one with legendary artists Andrea Bocelli, Lesley Garett, Sting and Stevie Wonder.
As a live act they also untouchable, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is the creme de la creme! Made up of array of gifted musicians with so many other thousands of young budding musicians honing their craft, in the hope that one day they maybe able to join one of the most coveted Orchestras of the modern day.
They have had many different tours such as ‘Mancini Rocks the Pops’, ‘Pop Go the Beatles’ and ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber Classics’ as well as many others. Theres is not doubt they have something for everyone!