Between Wednesday 13 – Saturday 23 August, Chetham’s International Piano Summer School brings world class and legendary musicians to a vibrant, supportive community in central Manchester. Alongside lectures, open lessons and opportunities to develop new skills, you can discover a daily programme of recitals from world-class performers.

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Four

The Stoller Hall

### Event Description: War and Peace - LPO

**Event Title:** War and Peace - LPO

**Date and Time:** Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 7:30 PM

**Location:** Royal Festival Hall, London

**Tickets:** £7 - £70

**Event Overview:**
Join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of powerful and emotionally charged music under the baton of Conductor Emeritus Vladimir Jurowski. The program, titled "War and Peace," features a selection of works that delve into themes of conflict and resolution, showcasing the profound emotional depth and historical significance of each piece.

**Program:**
- **Prokofiev:** Selection from *Semyon Kotko* (20 minutes)
- **Mussorgsky arr. Denisov:** *Songs and Dances of Death* (19 minutes)
- **Lyatoshynsky:** *Symphony No. 3* (46 minutes)

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Vladimir Jurowski
- **Bass:** Matthew Rose

**Event Highlights:**
- **Lyatoshynsky's Symphony No. 3:** A powerful piece with the message "Peace Shall Defeat War," reflecting the urgent and compelling themes of the 20th-century Ukrainian composer.
- **Prokofiev's Operatic Tale:** Music from *Semyon Kotko*, depicting Ukrainian struggle.
- **Mussorgsky's Darkly Comic Songs:** *Songs and Dances of Death*, arranged by Denisov, perfect for the dramatic and characterful British bass Matthew Rose.

**Special Offers:**
- **Multi-Buy Series Discounts:** Save up to 30% on full-price tickets at the Southbank Centre, London.
- **Group Discounts:** Book 10 or more seats to access discounted tickets for Southbank Centre concerts.

**Related Event:**
- **LPO Showcase: Crisis Creates**
  - **Date and Time:** Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 6:00 PM
  - **Description:** A project aimed at improving participants' wellbeing and confidence through self-expression, collaboration, and developing creative skills. It offers a channel for participants to express themselves and combat isolation.

**Booking Information:**
- **Book Now:** [Link to booking page]

**Critical Acclaim:**
- "Jurowski's conducting was clean, clear, and exactingly precise." - The Guardian

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Experience the gripping and uncompromising emotional power of "War and Peace" with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of music.

War and Peace

Royal Festival Hall

Even the toughest winters end with spring blossoms. Culture persists even when war breaks out, often coming back even stronger. Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv, will introduce audiences to Eastern European masterpieces, including a symphonic poem by the most famous Ukrainian composer, Boris Lyatoshinsky.

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Slavic Spring

Centre Leonardo Da Vinci

Place des Arts

A sultry flute, a shower of sparks, a flash of light and a sensuous, sumptuous wave of pure emotion. In the years before World War One, Debussy and Stravinsky transformed the way we listen: inventing musical colours that dazzled, startled and seduced. Debussy’s ravishing Prélude and Stravinsky’s Firebird open and close a concert filled with fantastic stories and sounds.

The Faun and the Firebird

Barbican Centre

The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine (NSOU) has long been one of the most distinguished orchestras in Europe and has achieved world-wide recognition through its many international appearances, including acclaimed tours of Australia, the US, Europe and Asia.

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Get ready to laugh, reflect, and swoon as the Atlantic String Quartet ends the Recital Series with a night of clever contrasts and string-filled storytelling!

Recital 4 kicks off with Joseph Haydn’s “The Joke”, a witty masterpiece full of musical punchlines and unexpected pauses that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat (and maybe giggling under your breath). Then, journey into the heart of Eastern Europe with Borys Lyatoshynsky Suite on Ukrainian Themes—a rich tapestry of folk melodies and bold harmonies that sing with national pride. Finally, sink into the youthful lyricism of Franz Schubert’s String Quartet No. 4, a charming early gem that already hints at the emotional depth and elegance that made him a Romantic powerhouse.

Boris Lyatoshinsky

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