London Philharmonic Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fourth tickets

Theatrical flair and blazing colour with Edward Gardner and Christian Tetzlaff.

Hear the ringing fanfares that open Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony? For him, they symbolised Fate, and the whole Symphony is a no-holds-barred struggle between a composer who lived by his feelings and a universe that he was convinced was out to destroy him. This is music that pulses with melody and emotion; it’s perfect for a conductor with Edward Gardner’s theatrical flair. Beethoven’s Egmont Overture tells a tale of oppression and liberation, and in the hands of the superb Christian Tetzlaff, Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto will positively blaze with colour. A concert to set the ears tingling.

*Edward Gardner’s position in the LPO in the 2023/24 season is generously supported by Aud Jebsen.