### Event Description: Pictures at an Exhibition - Auckland Philharmonia

**Date and Time:** Thursday, 17th October 2024, 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall

#### Event Overview:
Join the Auckland Philharmonia for an enchanting evening as they present "Pictures at an Exhibition," a concert that promises to be a feast for the senses. This event will feature the scintillating French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, a favorite of the Auckland Philharmonia, performing Bartók’s gleefully punchy Piano Concerto No.2. The concert is framed by two vivid translations of art into music, making it a unique experience for all attendees.

#### Program:
- **Martinů:** The Frescoes of Piero della Francesca
- **Bartók:** Piano Concerto No.2
- **Mussorgsky (orchestrated by Ravel):** Pictures at an Exhibition

#### Artists:
- **Conductor:** Shiyeon Sung
- **Piano:** Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

#### Special Features:
- **Pre-concert Talk:** Enhance your concert experience with a pre-concert talk by guest speaker Robert Johnson. These talks provide fascinating insights into the composers, music, and musicians. The talk will start at 6:45 PM in the Concert Chamber.

#### Ticket Information:
- **Discounts:** Save at least 10% off public ticket prices when you book four tickets to one or more concerts with Auckland Philharmonia.
- **Booking Options:** 
  - Book directly with Auckland Philharmonia to save on booking fees.
  - Alternatively, tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

#### Additional Information:
- **Directions & Parking:** Detailed information on how to get to the venue and where to park.
- **Seating Map:** Available to help you choose the best seats.
- **Accessibility:** Information on accessibility options at the venue.
- **Hospitality:** Options for dining and refreshments.

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Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of extraordinary music and art. Book your tickets now and immerse yourself in the world of "Pictures at an Exhibition."

Pictures at an Exhibition

Auckland Town Hall

### Event Description: Sibelius, Bartók, and El-Turk Concert

**Date:** 22 June 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** St John’s Smith Square, Smith Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3HF

**Performers:**
- **Fulham Symphony Orchestra**
- **Conductor:** Marc Dooley
- **Leader:** Tom Evans
- **Piano Soloist:** Rolf Hind

**Programme:**
1. **Bushra El-Turk - Tmesis**
   - A captivating piece by London-based composer Bushra El-Turk, known for blending Western and Eastern musical styles.
2. **Béla Bartók - Piano Concerto No. 2**
   - Featuring renowned soloist Rolf Hind, this concerto is infamous for its technical demands on the pianist and offers a vibrant and energetic experience for the audience.
3. **Jean Sibelius - Symphony No. 2**
   - Sibelius' most famous symphony, often associated with Finnish independence, unfolds an epic narrative over four movements, culminating in a stirring finale that evokes the majestic landscapes of Finland.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Standard:** £14
- **Concessions:** £12
- **Under-16s:** £9
- **Booking Fees Apply**

**About the Soloist:**
Rolf Hind is a distinguished soloist, composer, recording artist, and chamber musician. He has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House and has collaborated with leading conductors like Ashkenazy, Knussen, and Rattle. Hind has also made multiple appearances at the BBC Proms.

**Booking:**
Tickets are available for purchase. [Book now](#)

Join the Fulham Symphony Orchestra for an evening of extraordinary music, featuring the works of Sibelius, Bartók, and El-Turk, performed by talented musicians under the baton of Marc Dooley.

Sibelius, Bartók and El-Turk

St. John's Smith Square

PCMF’s inaugural Winter Warmer Festival opens with two landmark masterworks of the chamber music canon, both brimming with kaleidoscopic colors, rollicking rhythms, and harmonic daring.

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