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Join us at De Montfort Hall on Monday, 2nd December 2024, at 7pm for an unforgettable evening as Jess Gillam, celebrated as "Everyone’s favourite saxophonist" by The Times, takes the stage to perform Glazunov's Saxophone Concerto. This concert promises to be a showcase of extraordinary talent, featuring the Philharmonia's Principal Conductor, Santtu-Matias Rouvali, and the remarkable British saxophonist Jess Gillam. By the tender age of 23, Jess Gillam has already achieved remarkable milestones, including topping the UK Classical Charts, winning a BRIT Award, and making a sensational debut at the BBC Proms. Now, she's set to demonstrate the captivating capabilities of the saxophone in Glazunov’s 1934 concerto, a piece that, much like Gillam herself, has played a pivotal role in elevating the saxophone's status in the classical music realm. The evening will commence with Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducting Shostakovich's Suite from Moscow, Cheryomushki, a composition by Glazunov’s student that is filled with humor, waltzes, and fiery dances. The concert will conclude with Tchaikovsky’s emotionally charged Symphony No. 6, 'Pathétique', a piece that showcases the composer's mastery and remains a beloved staple in the classical music canon. Ticket prices range from £21 to £46, with various discounts available, including multi-buy discounts, £11 tickets for those aged 25 or under and students, £28.50 for top price tickets for students, and half-price tickets for recipients of Universal or Pension Credit. Group booking discounts are also available. The concert's duration is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. Attendees will have access to free printed programmes at the venue, and digital programme notes will be available a week before the concert. For those interested in gaining deeper insights into the music, a free Insights Talk will be held at 6pm in the Garden Suite, no ticket required. Don't miss this opportunity to witness Jess Gillam and the Philharmonia under the baton of Santtu-Matias Rouvali in a performance that promises to be both thrilling and deeply moving. Book your tickets now and experience the magic of classical music at De Montfort Hall, Leicester.

By the age of 23, British saxophonist Jess Gillam had topped the UK Classical Charts, won a BRIT Award, and debuted at the BBC Proms. Tonight, the household name shows us exactly what the saxophone can do, in Glazunov’s 1934 concerto. Much like its performer this evening, this piece helped put the instrument on the classical music map.

Join us at De Montfort Hall on Wednesday, 30th April 2025, at 7pm for an unforgettable evening as Jeneba Kanneh-Mason takes the stage to perform Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, a piece celebrated for its romantic grandeur and dramatic flair. This concert marks the close of our 2024/25 season in Leicester, promising an experience filled with memorable melodies and emotional depth. Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, praised for her poetry and confidence by The Guardian, returns to Leicester following her acclaimed Philharmonia debut with the same piece in 2022. Her performance is eagerly anticipated as she aims to once again captivate the hearts of our audience. The evening will also feature the young British conductor and Classic FM Rising Star, Tess Jackson, making her Philharmonia debut. She will complete the programme with Tchaikovsky’s explosive Symphony No. 4, a powerful exploration of the meaning of life and a musical depiction of Fate, promising forty minutes of spellbinding emotional drama. **Event Details:** - **Date:** Wednesday, 30th April 2025 - **Time:** 7pm - **Venue:** De Montfort Hall, Granville Rd, Leicester, LE1 7RU - **Tickets:** £21 - £46, with multi-buy discounts available. Special rates for those aged 25 or under, students, and recipients of Universal or Pension Credit. Group booking discounts also available. - **Running Time:** 1 hr 50 mins, including a 20-minute interval. - **Programme:** Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2, followed by Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4. - **Insights Talk:** Join us at 6pm in the Garden Suite for a free Insights Talk. No ticket required. **Additional Information:** - Free printed programmes will be available at the venue. Digital programme notes available a week before the concert. - For tickets and further inquiries, contact the De Montfort Hall box office at 0116 233 3111. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the culmination of our season in Leicester with a night of breathtaking music. Book your tickets now and be part of a memorable journey through the works of Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, brought to life by the exceptional talents of Jeneba Kanneh-Mason and Tess Jackson.

Bursting with more memorable melodies than many composers write in a lifetime, Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto is arguably the most popular in classical music history. Jeneba Kanneh-Mason made her Philharmonia debut with the piece in 2022, a performance in which she was praised for her ‘poetry and confidence’ (The Guardian). She returns tonight to win the hearts of the audience in Leicester.

Gustav Holst’s monumental orchestra suite, The Planets provides an appropriate conclusion to the Bardi’s 2024/25 New Horizons concert season with its stellar portrayal of our solar system.