RPO: Maxim Vengerov performs Sibelius

About the Event

Experience a highly‐anticipated concert featuring classical music by Jean Sibelius, Richard Strauss, and Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky at London's Royal Albert Hall. Legendary violinist Maxim Vengerov, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, graces the stage in a not‐to‐be‐missed performance. Vengerov's illustrious career as a violinist and conductor, spanning over four decades, promises a magical evening filled with award‐winning talent.

Maxim Vengerov, hailed as 'a virtuoso at the peak of his powers' by The Guardian, shines as the perfect soloist for Sibelius's Violin Concerto, capturing the essence of his Finnish heritage and the nation's desire for independence. Music Director Vasily Petrenko brings the evening to a dramatic close with Stravinsky's musical interpretation of the Russian fairytale, The Firebird. The theatrical ballet music takes listeners on a journey from foreboding beginnings to enchanting strings that evoke the magic of the Firebird.