Here is probably one of the most popular concertos of all time, 'the Grieg' (the Chopin of the North), neglected for years as being 'too popular' but now regaining its rightful place in the repertoire. Everyone knows the opening - even Eric Morecambe - but we predict that all the notes will be there and in the right order! Brahms' Second Symphony is sometimes called his 'Pastoral'; this is the sunniest of his four symphonies.

The New York Times described Hong Xu as "... a technically brilliant musician of seemingly limitless potential".

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Seats: Grand Tier £20; Area £15 available in November 2009
Supported by Russ Andrews Associates
and Nijhuis Water Technology