Philharmonia: Seong-Jin Cho plays Tchaikovsky
About this event
Santtu-Matias Rouvali conductor Seong-Jin Cho piano BORODIN In the Steppes of Central Asia TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 11 'The Year 1905' Star pianist Seong-Jin Cho joins forces with his regular collaborator and 'musical soulmate' Santtu, and the outstanding musicians of the Philharmonia Orchestra. First comes Borodin’s atmospheric musical picture of a caravan of merchants and their camels crossing the steppe, with moments in the spotlight for some of the Philharmonia's woodwind principals. Then it’s time for Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto, one of the peaks of the piano repertoire. From its majestic opening chords to the fiery fingerwork of its finale, with many a sweep-you-off-your-feet melody along the way, it gives Seong-Jin Cho the chance to show every aspect of his virtuosity. The critic at its Boston premiere who declared that it was 'hardly destined to become a classic' could not have been more wrong. Shostakovich's Eleventh Symphony has been called 'a film score without a film.' Setting the scene outside the Winter Palace on a freezing day in January 1905, he goes on to describe in music of great power and immediacy the 'Bloody Sunday' mas
Event details
- Date
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026
- 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: Seong-Jin Cho plays Tchaikovsky start?
Philharmonia: Seong-Jin Cho plays Tchaikovsky is on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at De Montfort Hall, Leicester. The listed start time is 19:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Philharmonia: Seong-Jin Cho plays Tchaikovsky?
Official set times for Philharmonia: Seong-Jin Cho plays Tchaikovsky 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: Seong-Jin Cho plays Tchaikovsky?
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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