RPO: Elgar’s Enigma Variations

About the Event

Experience an evening of classical music at London's esteemed Cadogan Hall, featuring works by Edward Elgar, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Arthur Bliss. Elgar's Enigma Variations, originally a parlour game, evolved into a poignant masterpiece capturing the composer's inner circle. Under the direction of former English National Opera music director Martyn Brabbins, the program showcases Vaughan Williams' serenity and the Piano Concerto by Sir Arthur Bliss, performed by acclaimed pianist Peter Donohoe. This rarely heard concerto, a striking art deco creation from the eve of World War II, promises to captivate audiences with its grandeur and emotion. Don't miss this all‐British program that celebrates the brilliance of British music.