Bella Vista: Concierto de Aranjuez with the RPO

Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for an electric start to this year’s festival in the stunning medieval church of St Giles Cripplegate.

Conducted by Gergely Madaras, the evening’s programme evokes the sights and sounds of Spain and Italy, from Rossini’s sizzling Overture to The Barber of Seville to Ravel’s nostalgic Pavane pour une infante défunte.

The orchestra will be joined by solo guitarist Jack Hancher for Rodrigo’s hauntingly beautiful Concierto de Aranjuez, closing the night with Mendelssohn’s joyous Symphony No. 4, 'Italian', inspired by the German composer’s travels through Italy.

ROSSINI Overture: The Barber of Seville

RAVEL Pavane pour une infante défunte

RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez

MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4, 'Italian'

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Jack Hancher, guitar

Gergely Madaras, conductor

Doors open half an hour before the concert starts. There will be an interval of 20 mins.

Details are correct at time of publication but are subject to change. We regret that tickets cannot be refunded unless the concert is cancelled.