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February–June 2015 Save up to 35% off all ticket prices

Royal Albert Hall Tickets: £43.75-£10.52 (after discounts)

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Best of BroadwayWednesday 18th March 2015, 7.30pm

New York comes to London for one night only for a musical theatre extravaganza, celebrating all the hits from Broadway shows, such as: The Phantom of the Opera,Miss Saigon, Cats, Les Misérables, Chicago,Mamma Mia!, Billy Elliot, Wicked… and many more.

New for 2015! A special tribute to the memorable numbers from West Side Story, including Tonight, Maria and Something’s Coming.

Tchaikovsky GalaSunday 19th April 2015, 3pm – matinee show!

Enjoy the magic of Tchaikovsky in this spectacular and unmissable concert, which celebrates some of the most passionate and stimulating music ever written.

Featuring the captivating Piano Concerto No.1, performed by the young rising star Alexandra Dariescu, excerpts from the unforgettable ballets Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, the rousing Capriccio Italien and the instantly recognisable1812 Overture, which will be performed alongside anexciting indoor fi rework display!

Dear Group Travel Organiser (GTO),It is with great pleasure that I bring you the much-anticipated highlights of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)’s BRAND NEW London season of concerts during February–June 2015. This exciting and varied season includes classic fi lm scores, hit Broadway numbers, triumphant masterpieces, orchestral favourites, world-renowned artists and conductors and much more. Groups of just 10+ save up to 35% off all ticket prices and receive many other benefi ts. We very much hope to see you and your members at an RPO concert soon!

With best wishes,

Jo ThomsonFriends’ and Groups’ Manager

Nick Davies Musical DirectorGraham Bickley, Mary Carewe, Michael Dore, Ria Jones Vocalists

Grzegorz Nowak ConductorAlexandra Dariescu Piano

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Royal Albert Hall Tickets: £43.75-£10.52 (after discounts)

Symphonic RockFriday 1st May 2015, 7.30pm

Back by popular demand, the RPO presents the most rocking show in town, featuring all your favourite rock and pop hits, each accompanied by a spectacularlight show. Listen to your icons become reborn for one epic night in this must-see show and fi rm-favourite with group bookers.

Enjoy classic hits given a symphonic twist, withmusic by: U2, The Verve, Eric Clapton, Coldplay, Adele, Elbow, Procol Harum, Survivor, Bon Jovi, Queen, Led Zeppelin… and more!

New for 2015! A special tribute to The Beatles’No.1 hits, including: All You Need is Love, Help,Let It Be and Penny Lane.

David Firman ConductorKen Bruce PresenterMetro Voices

Film Music GalaFriday 26th June 2015, 7.30pm

Don’t miss this phenomenal fi lm music celebration – a spectacular evening for movie fans of all ages – that promises you a wide variety of classic fi lm scores performed by the Orchestra. An annual sell-out success, this thrilling concert is not one to be missed.

Legendary melodies and memorable themes from:The Lord of the Rings, Gladiator, Jurassic Park,Out of Africa, Superman, Pirates of the Caribbean,Schindler’s List, Harry Potter, Star Wars®,The Deer Hunter, Dances with Wolves… and more!

New for 2015! A special tribute to the futuristic scores of sci-fi blockbusters, featuring music from Stargate,Back to the Future and Star Trek.

Paul Bateman ConductorTommy Pearson Presenter

For details of prices, discounts and seating areas, please see page 4.

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Royal Albert Hall Tickets: £43.75-£10.52 (after discounts)

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Booking fees applySeating AreasPlease refer to the seating plan above

TicketPrice

25% Discount

10–29 people

35% Discount

30+ peopleGrand Tier Boxes(subject to availability) £58.33 £43.75 £37.91

Stalls £53.43 £40.07 £34.73Loggia Boxes £53.43 £40.07 £34.73Second Tier Boxes £48.04 £36.03 £31.23Front Arena (rows 1-15) £45.09 £33.82 £29.31Rear Arena (rows 16-29) £40.20 £30.15 £26.13Front Circle (rows 1-4) £35 £26.25 £22.75Mid Choir (rows 1-3) £29.90 £22.43 £19.44Rear Circle (rows 5-7) £25 £18.75 £16.25Upper Choir (rows 4-9) £25 £18.75 £16.25Side Circle (restricted view) £16.18 £12.14 £10.52

Ticket PriceFront Stalls/Rear Stalls/Side Stalls/ Balcony/Boxes

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35% Discount

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£58 £43.50 £37.70£45 £33.75 £29.25£38 £28.50 £24.70£30 £22.50 £19.50£25 £18.75 £16.25£20 £15 £13£15 £11.25 £9.75£10 £7.50 £6.50

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Royal Festival Hall Tickets: £43.50–£6.50 (after discounts)

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Pinchas Zukermanperforms Elgar’sViolin ConcertoTuesday 14th April 2015, 7.30pm

A glorious programme that opens with Beethoven’s noble Coriolan Overture – a work full of contrast and drama. At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s delightful Symphony No.6, popularly known as the ‘Pastoral’ Symphony for its vivid depictions of the charms of country life.

Pinchas Zukerman (pictured) is renowned for his interpretation of Elgar’s Violin Concerto – a work of great lyricism and power, with a violin part that combines virtuosity with emotional depth.

Belshazzar’s FeastWednesday 6th May 2015, 7.30pm

A sumptuous concert of English masterworks, including Elgar’s evocative Sea Pictures performed by mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly (pictured) – a singer internationally celebrated for her exceptional musicality and expressive voice.

The concert opens with Elgar’s charming Cockaigne Overture, which paints a vivid depiction of a day in London, and culminates with Walton’s magnifi cent Belshazzar’s Feast. For this grand-scale masterpiece, the Orchestra is joined by The Bach Choir and the outstanding bass-baritone Neal Davies.

Christoph Koenig ConductorPinchas Zukerman Violin

Beethoven Coriolan OvertureBeethoven Symphony No.6, ‘Pastoral’Elgar Violin Concerto

Tadaaki Otaka ConductorSarah Connolly Mezzo-sopranoNeal Davies BaritoneThe Bach Choir

Elgar Cockaigne Overture (In London Town)Elgar Sea PicturesWalton Belshazzar’s Feast

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For details of prices, discounts and seating areas, please see page 4.

Cadogan Hall Tickets: £30–£9.75 (after discounts)

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Russian MasterworksTuesday 28th April 2015, 7.30pm

An evening of Romantic favourites, including Shostakovich’s exuberant Piano Concerto No.2 performed by the one of the UK’s best-loved pianists, Martin Roscoe (pictured). This delightful concert opens and closes with timeless music from Tchaikovsky – one of the most prolifi c Romantic composers of all time – and includes his greatest and fi nal symphonic

manuscript, his tragic ‘Pathétique’ Symphony.

Grzegorz Nowak ConductorRobert Davidovici Violin

Mozart The Marriage of Figaro OvertureDelius The Walk to the Paradise GardenMendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minorTchaikovsky Extracts from Swan LakeBizet Extracts from Carmen

Josep Caballe Domenech ConductorFreddy Kempf Piano

Beethoven Symphony No.2Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1Beethoven Symphony No.4

Garry Walker ConductorMartin Roscoe Piano

Tchaikovsky Romeo & Juliet Fantasy OvertureShostakovich Piano Concerto No.2Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6, ‘Pathétique’

Valentine’s ClassicsFriday 13th February 2015, 7.30pm

Join the RPO and its Principal Associate Conductor Grzegorz Nowak (pictured) on the eve of Valentine’s Day for an enticing concert of some of the most romantic music ever written. The Orchestra takes you to the passionate world of Carmen and to the rich, dynamic landscapes of Swan Lake, plus the international star Robert Davidovici performs Mendelssohn’s ever-popular Violin Concerto in

E minor. Utterly divine.

Freddy Kempfperforms BeethovenTuesday 31st March 2015, 7.30pm

Firm-favourite pianist Freddy Kempf (pictured) performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.1 – an extraordinary piece adored by many for its exquisite slow movement and vivacious rondo fi nale. This pleasing programme also features some of the best of Beethoven’s orchestral works: the turbulent Symphony No.2 and the sparkling Symphony No.4, conducted by the award-winningJosep Caballe Domenech.

Cadogan Hall Tickets: £30–£9.75 (after discounts)

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Eduardo Portal ConductorJavier Perianes Piano

Liszt Les préludesRavel Piano Concerto in GRimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade

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ScheherazadeFriday 22nd May 2015, 7.30pm

Young Spanish maestro Eduardo Portal conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s magnifi cent Scheherazade – a musical portrait of One Thousand and One Nights. A haunting solo violin (Scheherazade), menacing brass fanfares (the Sultan) and the strumming of a harp present a mystical far-away land. The Orchestra also performs Ravel’s jazz-infl uenced Piano Concerto, featuring one of Spain’s most exciting young artists,

Javier Perianes.

Natalie Clein performs DvorákTuesday 2nd June 2015, 7.30pm

Internationally acclaimed cellist Natalie Clein (pictured) performs Dvorák’s eloquent and moving Cello Concerto – a heartfelt and emotional work, written during the composer’s second trip to America. The RPO also performs the popular orchestral suite of Stravinsky’s The Firebird, which paints a captivating picture of the Russian folk tales of the magical glowing bird, from the ‘Infernal Dance’ of King Kashchei to its shimmering fi nale.

Gallery Stalls

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35% Discount30+ people

£40 £30 £26

£32.50 £24.38 £21.13

£25 £18.75 £16.25

£15 £11.25 £9.75

Cadogan Hall

Rory Macdonald ConductorNatalie Clein Cello

Ravel Mother Goose SuiteDvorák Cello ConcertoStravinsky The Firebird (1919 Suite)

Group BookingInformation

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“Super-duper concert at the Royal Festival Hall! All our cellists thoroughly

enjoyed it.”

Frances Leigh– Celli in Hampshire

“Not only was the concert fantastic but the personal service, on both

the phone and by email, was impressive from start to fi nish! I would defi nitely recommend

it to anyone.”

Fiona Watanabeand friends

“Many thanks forthe excellent seatsfor last night’s Film

Music Gala concert.”

Miss Patricia Bastin– Excelsior Social Club

Winner of the 2012Group Leisure Magazine’s

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RPO Group Discounts and Benefi ts

• Groups of 30+ save up to 35% off all ticket prices• Groups of 10+ save up to 25% off all ticket prices• The entire group receives FREE concert programmes• The group organiser receives TWO FREE concert tickets• Final payment is not due until eight weeks before the concert• Dedicated group bookings line