The Hexagon

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 09/10

Friday 21 May 2010, 7.30pm

Conductor        Christopher Warren-Green
Soloist              Leon McCawley, Piano

BEETHOVEN            
Overture: Egmont Op.84
Piano Concerto No.5 in Eb Major Op.73 'Emperor'
Symphony No.5 in C minor Op.67

Our season at The Hexagon ends in rousing style with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returning in an all-Beethoven evening. Reading music lovers will need no introduction to the two great Beethoven masterpieces, the 'Emperor' concerto and the 5th Symphony.

Firmly established as one of England's finest young pianists, Leon McCawley is known for championing core classical repertoire, like this majestic concerto, together with the unknown.

'A master of tone and articulation.' Philadelphia Inquirer

Pre-concert talk 6.15pm - 7pm by Peter Avis
Kennet Room, Civic Offices (FREE)

Tickets: £31, £27.50, £24.50, £19.50, £15
Concessions & Groups 10+: £2 off

Pre-booked children & students: £10
Schools: £5 each (subject to availability - please contact our Group Booker on 0118 939 0011)
Student Standby: £5 (Available one hour before advertised performance start time in person only at the Box Office. NUS card/proof of status/age is required).

Subject to booking fee