Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto
In tonight’s concert with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Yefim Bronfman brings his unrivalled experience and insight to Beethoven’s grandest piano concerto.
‘With desire and passion’, wrote Tchaikovsky on the score of his Fifth Symphony, and if music means anything, it’s about engaging both heart and mind, and letting your imagination soar.
Tonight, to launch a new season, Edward Gardner and the LPO set sail for new continents of human emotion, from George Benjamin’s vast storm to the epic struggles and unchained melodies of Tchaikovsky’s much-loved symphony.
It’s an incredible journey, and along the way, the great Bronfman brings his unrivalled experience and insight to Beethoven’s Emperor.
Performers
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Edward Gardner conductor
Yefim Bronfman piano
Repertoire
George Benjamin: Ringed by the flat horizon for orchestra
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 (Emperor)
Interval
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.5
Need to know
Bag checks are in place on entry to the venue.
An exclusive box package is available, which includes:
- Hire of a private box (seats up to eight people).
- Use of the Royal Retiring Room, a private lounge with its own toilet facilities, for the duration of the event.
- One free drink per guest on arrival (prosecco, wine, beer or soft drink).
- Dedicated host to take drinks orders throughout the event.
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.