Name: Montero plays Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto
Start: 2026-02-27T19:30:00
Location: Barbican Centre

The BBC Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2026 season with a diverse range of orchestral events at the Barbican Centre, London. From Beethoven's vivacious Fourth Symphony to Stravinsky's iconic Perséphone, each performance promises to captivate audiences with their unique interpretations and rich cultural narratives. Join us as we delve into the highlights of these extraordinary concerts, featuring renowned conductors like Sakari Oramo and Daniele Rustioni, and celebrated soloists including Elizabeth Bass and Gabriela Montero.

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In the distance, a horn sings a sad, sweet song – and Tchaikovsky begins his journey to the heights of passion and sorrow. Julia Adolphe gazes up at giant Redwood trees, and sees the shimmer of a better world. And Rachmaninov places a dark, quiet chord into silence, at the beginning of the piano concerto that made him a star.

Montero plays Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto

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