Before Holst’s classic portrayal of the solar system, we will hear Manu Martin’s Cosmic Rhapsody, based on a narrative created by Susan Lim and Christina Teenz Tan. In the piece, the quest for solutions to Earth's environmental crisis intertwines with elements of suspense, drama, romance, intrigue, and scientific exploration. 

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Holst, Gershwin and Martin with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Barbican Centre

The mystic, the magician and the messenger - a parade of heavenly bodies demonstrate their powers as conductor Robert Ziegler leads the Orchestra in an adventure through space and time with Holst’s mighty symphonic suite, The Planets. Beforehand, Manu Martin’s Cosmic Rhapsody inspires child-like wonder in nature and science, and pianist Jean Yves-Thibaudet plays Gershwin irresistible I Got Rhythm Variations.

Holst, Gershwin and Martin

This welcome visit by the heroic Ukrainian National Philharmonic Orchestra, under their fellow countryman, conductor Theodore Kuchar, begins exuberantly with three of Brahms’ lively Hungarian Dances. There’s an elegant contrast as popular British pianist Mark Bebbington performs Mozart’s best-loved Piano Concerto No.21, whose ethereally beautiful slow movement acquired the nickname, the ‘dream andante’.

Manu Martin

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 28, 2027

Ukrainian National Philharmonic Orchestra · Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Past events

May 5, 2025

Holst, Gershwin and Martin with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra · Barbican Centre

May 5, 2025

Holst, Gershwin and Martin · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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