Name: Saint-Saëns’ Second Piano Concerto
Start: 2024-11-10T14:00:00
Location: The Bridgewater Hall

Manchester's Bridgewater Hall is set to host a series of enchanting concerts that will captivate classical music enthusiasts. From the evocative orchestration of Maurice Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin to the celebrated Saint-Saëns' Second Piano Concerto, these events promise an immersive experience into the world of French composers. Highlights include performances by the Hallé, the poetic piano of Pavel Kolesnikov, and the dynamic duo of Katia and Marielle Labèque, making this a must-attend for all music lovers.

Celebrate Maurice Ravel in Manchester: A Symphony of French Music

Pavel Kolesnikov

Nodoka Okisawa

The Hallé

Saint-Saëns wrote his Second Piano Concerto in three weeks, leaving very little time to prepare for its premiere. With its dazzling stylistic changes, it has grown to become the most popular of the composer’s piano concertos.

Saint-Saëns’ Second Piano Concerto

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