Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Center for the Arts at George Mason University

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Vasily Petrenko, music directorKian Soltani, celloBritten: Four Sea Interludes from Peter GrimesElgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85Rachmaninoff: Symphonic DancesCelebrate the diamond jubilee anniversary of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) with a program featuring one of the worlds most sought-after cellists, Kian Soltani. RPO is a vanguard of classical music performance and under the direction of its new Music Director, Vasily Petrenko, is being recognized as one of the worlds most forward-thinking and boundary-pushing symphony orchestras. Its 75th Anniversary program showcases a trio of 20th century gems, including Benjamin Brittens sublime Four Sea Interludes and Rachmaninoffs spirited Symphonic Dances. Elgars Cello Concerto will be played by cello virtuoso Soltani, praised by The Times as a remarkable cellist and described by Gramophone as sheer perfection, Soltanis virtuosity is characterized by a depth of expression, technical mastery, and emotional connection with the audience. This stunning concert of cherished works is the perfect performance to reconnect with live, classical music.