Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Schedule
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61801 | Urbana, IL
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Vasily Petrenko, music directorBenjamin Grosvenor, soloist
Passion, versatility, and uncompromising artistic standards are the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's hallmarks. The orchestra returns to Krannert Center with its music director Vasily Petrenko for a rousing program highlighting the uncompromising excellence of the United Kingdom's most in-demand orchestra. The program's light-hearted opening, Berlioz's Overture to the comedic opera Beatrice and Benedict, contrasts the gravitas of the closing work, Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10, considered one of the greatest of all 20th-century symphonies. Vasily Petrenko brings a deep affinity for and love of Shostakovich's music to the podium; his insightful recordings of the composer's complete symphonic output have been lauded for their depth, integrity, musicality, and interpretive intelligence. The RPO welcomes Benjamin Grosvenor, "a genius who has reached the height of his interpretive powers" (Spectator), as soloist in Beethoven's playful Piano Concerto No. 1.
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