Philharmonia: Manfred Honeck and Vivi Vassileva
About this event
Manfred Honeck conductor Vivi Vassileva percussion PÄRT Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten MACMILLAN Veni, Veni, Emmanuel BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 Vivi Vassileva brings her exuberant virtuosity to James MacMillan's percussion concerto, the centrepiece of a programme that balances grief and joy, reflection and action, the spiritual and the physical. In Veni, Veni, Emmanuel, built around a fifteenth-century plainchant, MacMillan explores the Advent message of 'liberation from fear, anguish and oppression' in music full of joyful physicality, even showmanship. It's the perfect opportunity to experience the astonishing skill of percussionist Vivi Vassileva. Arvo Pärt's Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten is one of the works that brought him the kind of acclaim that’s rarely accorded to living composers of 'classical' music. A single bell emerges from silence, then groups of string players play overlapping descending scales to create an effect of 'endless slow-motion falling', building in intensity until the silence returns. From these simple ingredients, Pärt builds music of haunting power. The slow movement funeral march of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony (used to great effect in the fi
Event details
- Date
- Tuesday, 6 April 2027
- Start time
- 19:00
Getting there & venue info
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RU.
Parking: For weekend and evening shows, pre-book venue parking via demontforthall.co.uk or 0116 233 3111 The nearest public car park is at Victoria Park, just off Granville Road
Accessibility: De Montfort Hall has dedicated areas for customers with specific access needs and/or wheelchair users. E-mail: dmh-office@leicester.gov.uk to book. Facilities: accessible toilets, changing places facility, lift, assistance dogs allowed, hearing loop. Parking: pre-book blue badge parking within the grounds with box office direct.
Venue rules: All tickets sold, whether direct with the venue or via an agent, are subject to De Montfort Hall’s terms and conditions. These are available at demontforthall.co.uk
Box office: Monday to Saturday: 10am - 6pm (open till 8pm on performance nights in person only) Sundays: one hour prior to performance start time e-mail: dmh-office@leicester.gov.uk
Good to know
What time does Philharmonia: Manfred Honeck and Vivi Vassileva start?
Philharmonia: Manfred Honeck and Vivi Vassileva is on Tuesday, 6 April 2027 at De Montfort Hall, Leicester. The listed start time is 19:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Philharmonia: Manfred Honeck and Vivi Vassileva?
Official set times for Philharmonia: Manfred Honeck and Vivi Vassileva haven't been published. The listed start is 19:00. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is De Montfort Hall?
De Montfort Hall is at Granville Road, LE1 7RU, Leicester.
Can children attend Philharmonia: Manfred Honeck and Vivi Vassileva?
Age restrictions may vary from show to show so please check with the venue. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (over 18). No under 16s are permitted in the standing area.
Is there parking at De Montfort Hall?
For weekend and evening shows, pre-book venue parking via demontforthall.co.uk or 0116 233 3111 The nearest public car park is at Victoria Park, just off Granville Road
Is De Montfort Hall accessible?
De Montfort Hall has dedicated areas for customers with specific access needs and/or wheelchair users. E-mail: dmh-office@leicester.gov.uk to book. Facilities: accessible toilets, changing places facility, lift, assistance dogs allowed, hearing loop. Parking: pre-book blue badge parking within the grounds with box office direct.
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