What’s Interesting About This Concert
- Fun for people of all ages, Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra uses a catchy theme to introduce different instruments in the orchestra one by one, making it a great way to learn about the symphony.
- Former Resident Composer Mason Bates invokes the spirit of Disney’s classic Fantasia in his Grammy-winning concerto for orchestra and animated film, guided by a mischievous sprite.
- Brahms’ fourth and final symphony is a deeply emotional, poignant masterpiece. Even though he lived on for more than a decade after its premiere, it was the last symphony Brahms ever wrote and many consider it to be the pinnacle of his career.
Concerts Should Be Fun
Take selfies at the photo booth, sip a signature cocktail at your seat, and arrive early for the free 30-minute pre-concert talk, starting one hour before each performance.
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Bring drinks to your seats -
Clap when you hear something you like -
Phones on and in silent mode allowed
The Program
Benjamin BrittenYoung Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Mason BatesPhilharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra
Johannes BrahmsSymphony No.4
What You'll Hear
Launch YouTube PlaylistDeep Dive
- Johannes Brahms: Symphony No.4 (Classic FM)
- Symphony Guide: Brahms’ Fourth (The Guardian)
- TRAILER: Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra
- Explore Philharmonia Fantastique’s Sprite’s World (Educational Resources)
- A Guide to Britten’s Young Person’s Guide (BBC Music Magazine)
- Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra (Classic FM)
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