Music
Rachaminov, Bartók and Varèse
A raw celtic night.
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Ryan Wigglesworth celebrate the orchestra’s 90th anniversary with a musical snapshot of 1936. The programme features Rachmaninov’s final symphony, the Romantic Symphony No. 3, alongside Bartók’s electrifying Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta. The evening also includes Varèse’s solo flute work Density 21.5, performed by the orchestra's Principal Flute Matthew Higham, showcasing a turning point in musical history.
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When and where does this concert take place?+
The concert takes place on September 8, 2026, at the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, London.
Who is performing at this event?+
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performs, featuring Principal Flute Matthew Higham.
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