Usher Hall
Edinburgh
Scotland
Peter Oundjian (CONDUCTOR)
Jean-Yves Thibaudet (PIANO)
Ladies of the RSNO Chorus
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Holst’s The Planets is quite simply one of the most thrilling orchestral showpieces of the twentieth century; a fantastic musical voyage to the very
edge of infinity and beyond. Peter Oundjian begins the Season in spectacular style, but first there’s a centenary tribute to Benjamin Britten, and piano legend Jean-Yves Thibaudet makes history with the UK premiere of a new concerto by world-renowned Scottish composer, James MacMillan. It’s the start of an incredible journey: be there!Benjamin Britten : Simple Symphony
James MacMillan : Piano Concerto No. 3
Gustav Holst : The Planets