RPO: Mendelssohn, Schumann and Wagner

About the Event

Experience the magnificent architecture of London's Cadogan Hall for a concert that will deepen your appreciation of classical music. Conductor Jac van Steen brings to life the untamed landscapes, sensational stories, and larger‐than‐life emotions of Romantic era composers in a captivating performance. Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' Symphony evokes mist‐covered moors and warring clans, inspired by his twilight wanderings in Edinburgh. Wagner's Overture to Rienzi is a thrilling musical adventure set amid the ruins of Rome, full of dramatic rebellion. Don't miss the newly crowned winner of the 2024 Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition, Curtis Phill Hsu, as he showcases his talent with Schumann's sublime Piano Concerto.