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BBC SSO: Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony

BBC SSO: Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony
Save money when booking 4+ concerts in the BBC SSO’s Thursday Night Series! See below for multibuy discounts. General subscription booking opens from Tuesday 22 April

Tickets on general sale Thursday 15th May 2025

James MacMillan - The Confession of Isobel Gowdie

Ian Whyte - Violin Concerto

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Rachmaninov - Symphony No.2

Stephanie Gonley violin

Martyn Brabbins conductor

Passion beyond reason. No-one who was present when the BBC SSO premiered Sir James MacMillan’s The Confession of Isobel Gowdie at the Proms in 1990 will forget the impact it made – a new voice in Scottish music, speaking with uncompromising emotional power. A landmark both in British music and the orchestra’s own history, we couldn’t celebrate our 90th season without Isobel Gowdie.

Tonight she takes her rightful place alongside the Violin Concerto by the orchestra’s founder-conductor Ian Whyte, and one of the most popular (and moving!) of 20th century symphonies, Rachmaninov’s Second. Is this the ultimate romantic symphony? We just know that you love to hear it, and Martyn Brabbins – a long-time friend of the orchestra – loves to conduct it, too.

SAVE UP TO 35% WITH MULTIBUY:

Add four or more Thursday Night concerts to your basket and discounts will automatically applied at the checkout. You can save up to 35% when booking up to 11 concerts. Seniors get an extra 5% off! (Selected seats must be in the same Price Band)

STUDENTS, UNDER 26s & REGISTERED UNEMPLOYED

£6 tickets (Areas II-V only, proof of status required)

DISABLED/COMPANION

People with a disability and a companion: 50% discount on any single full price ticket

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