Philharmonia Orchestra and Soho Theatre present

Philharmonia Orchestra

Orchestral Masterpieces: Beethoven and Shostakovich Sun 28 Sep 25 110 minutes
Over 40 musicians take to the Soho Theatre Walthamstow stage in our biggest show yet - a classical music special of orchestral masterpieces.

Nil Venditti | Conductor
Anastasia Kobekina | Cello

BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture
SHOSTAKOVICH Cello Concerto No. 1
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7

Beethoven judged his Symphony No. 7 to be one of his best compositions – musicians, critics, and thousands of listeners since would agree. More than two centuries after its triumphant premiere, the symphony is a mainstay of the orchestral repertoire – you might recognise its beautiful slow movement from the 2010 Oscar-winning film, The King’s Speech.

We hear a darker side to Beethoven in the concert’s opening piece – his Coriolan Overture. We’re taken on a dramatic journey through war, loyalty and tragedy, packed into under 10 minutes of music inspired by the ancient Roman leader, Coriolanus.

In between the two Beethoven works is Shostakovich’s fiery Cello Concerto No. 1. Widely considered the height of achievement for a cellist, a piece that’s rebellious, witty, and deeply human. In this performance, we’ll hear it in the hands of soloist Anastasia Kobekina, prize winner at the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition.

Behind The Strings

Included in your ticket, you can enjoy a pre-show talk with Conductor Nil Venditti and our very own Creative Associate, Alessandro Babalola.

And you can book an exclusive pre-show tour for just £5, going behind the scenes of our beautifully restored theatre, with insider knowledge of the musicians who once rocked the venue. To book this, pop a ticket in your basket and you will get the option to add a pre show tour before check out. 

Supported by Dominic Webber Trust – Core Values

Note: running time includes interval

Interactive Workshop: Beethoven

Step into the world of professional musicians. This hands-on workshop lets young people explore Beethoven's music, meet the instruments up close, and experience what it's like to play in an orchestra. Through interactive activities, participants will develop their musical expression and teamwork skills.

When? Sunday 28 September
1:30pm - 2:30pm: Interactive Workshop for young people
From 2:45pm: Open Rehearsal: workshop participants and their adults are invited to exclusive access to the rehearsal of this evening's concert

For? Young people studying and/or with an interest in music at Key Stage 2, aged 9 - 11 (school years 5, 6, and 7)

Where? Soho Theatre Walthamstow

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Prices inclusive of a restoration levy and booking fee. These are £1.50 each for Soho Theatre Dean Street and £2.00 each for Soho Theatre Walthamstow. This will show as a commission (cmsn) in the booking process.
Sun 28 Sep 7.30 pm
Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E
Full price £44.00 £34.00 £24.00 £19.00 £14.00
Members £36.00 £28.00 £20.00 £19.00 £14.00
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