The second concert in our 60th Anniversary Beethoven-themed season is 'Radiant and Resolute' - a title that truly encapsulates the three pieces the Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra will be performing!

First up is a double bill from two Russian Romantic composers - Borodin's 'Polovstian Dances' from his opera Prince Igor, and Rachmaninov's 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.'

These bright and sparkling pieces will set the stage for Beethoven's third symphony, titled 'Eroica.' Originally dedicated to Napoleon and the ideals of the French Revolution, Beethoven may have torn the sheet music to shreds when he heard Napoleon declared himself emperor, but the power behind the music still survives.

We are fortunate enough to be joined by 'profoundly gifted' (Gramophone) pianist Katya Apekisheva for this concert! We are both very lucky and delighted to perform alongside her, and we sincerely hope you book a ticket to find out why!

Join the Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra at 7:30pm, Saturday 14th November, at the Bedford Corn Exchange, for an unforgettable night of music featuring these three pieces:

Borodin's 'Polovtsian Dances' from 'Prince Igor'
Rachmaninov's 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini'
Beethoven's Symphony No 3. - 'Eroica'

We hope to see you there!