London Philharmonic Orchestra

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

### Event Description: London Philharmonic Orchestra at Krannert Center

**Event:** London Philharmonic Orchestra  
**Date:** Tuesday, October 15, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM CT  
**Venue:** Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#### Event Overview:
Join us for an unforgettable evening with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, under the masterful direction of Principal Conductor Edward Gardner. This performance marks a significant return for the LPO, which last graced the Krannert Center stage in November 1976.

#### Program Highlights:
- **Tania León:** A brand new work commissioned by the London Philharmonic and Boston Symphony Orchestras. Tania León, a Kennedy Center Honoree and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, brings her unique voice to this premiere piece.
- **Dmitri Shostakovich:** Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 77. This emotionally rich concerto will be performed by the virtuoso violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja, known for her dynamic and risk-taking performances.
- **Pyotr Tchaikovsky:** Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36. From its powerful opening fanfare to its stirring finale, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 promises to bring a joyful conclusion to the evening.

#### Featured Artists:
- **Edward Gardner:** Celebrating his fourth season as Principal Conductor of the LPO, Gardner's collaboration with the orchestra is the subject of a behind-the-scenes TV documentary series on Sky Arts: *Backstage with the London Philharmonic Orchestra*.
- **Patricia Kopatchinskaja:** Renowned for her captivating performances, Kopatchinskaja will bring her extraordinary talent to Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

#### Additional Information:
- **Tickets:** Not yet available. Please check the Krannert Center website for updates.
- **Intermission:** Details to be announced.
- **Event Length:** Approximate duration to be confirmed.

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Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the London Philharmonic Orchestra live at the Krannert Center. Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of exceptional music and unforgettable performances.