We're delighted to welcome back this wonderful orchestra, whose last concert here was one of the highlights of 2023. They begin with what is believed to be the first symphony written by a Ukrainian composer, completed while studying in Italy and recently discovered in an archive there.

Beethoven's last piano concerto is his most grand, brilliant, and powerful. The confident outer movements are balanced by an inward-looking slow movement, which moves into the finale with a simple but magical transition.

Delius' two miniatures show the renowned delicacy of his orchestral writing to the full, expressing both the lighter atmosphere of spring and the sultry summer night to perfection.

Beethoven's Seventh Symphony was first performed at a mammoth concert in 1813, which was one of his greatest public successes. Its joyous energy and unstoppable rhythmic impetus have made it among the most popular of all his symphonies.

We are raising £5000 to support the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, their members and families during the continuing conflict in Ukraine, in their time of need. All donations however small or large will be gratefully received. If you’d like to support, you can find out more and donate here. The Justgiving appeal will remain open until 1 May 2026 when all proceeds will be donated directly to the orchestra to support their work.