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He’s too modest to admit it, but Sir John Rutter might just be the world’s best-loved living classical composer. Millions have sung his music, millions more have been touched by it: fresh, sincere and written with genuine love, it’s part of all our lives.

For the RPO, any chance to work with Sir John is a special occasion, and tonight’s concert is no exception as he conducts the UK premiere of Reflections, a brand new piano concerto which will be performed by British pianist Steven Osborne.

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sir John Rutter conducts Reflections

Cadogan Hall 

He’s too modest to admit it, but Sir John Rutter might just be the world’s best-loved living classical composer. Millions have sung his music, millions more have been touched by it: fresh, sincere and written with genuine love, it’s part of all our lives. For the RPO, any chance to work with Sir John is a special occasion, and tonight’s concert is no exception as he conducts Reflections, his joyous piano concerto, performed tonight by British pianist Steven Osborne. That’s the highlight of a concert that features two of Sir John’s favourite American classics – pure uplift – and another, very special treat, as he conducts RPO principal oboe John Roberts in a delightful solo showpiece. Experience musical history in the making.

Sir John Rutter conducts Reflections

This concert will bring Mozart's timeless elegance, Dvořák's Bohemian lyricism, Ligeti's avant-garde complexity, and Janáček's folk-inspired passion to life. Join us for a chance to hear the hugely talented wind musicians of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) featuring:

Oboist

John Roberts

Events

Past events

Apr 9, 2026

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sir John Rutter conducts Reflections · Cadogan Hall

Apr 9, 2026

Sir John Rutter conducts Reflections · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Oboe in Appalachian Spring Suite by Copland

Cadogan Hall

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