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To help celebrate the golden anniversary of The Arts Society in 2018, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is thrilled to offer a ticket discount for members across a hand-picked selection of captivating concerts in London and Northampton. rpo.co.ukCELEBRATE THE ARTS SOCIETY’S GOLDEN JUBILEE WITH A TICKET OFFER FROM THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAGOLDEN OFFER: Two £32.50 (yellow) Stalls or Gallery seats for just £50 (booking fees apply) across the five concerts listed below. To book, please contact Cadogan Hall on 020 7730 4500 and quote ‘ARTS50’ or book online and input ‘ARTS50’ at the checkout. cadoganhall.comBARRY WORDSWORTH CONDUCTS THE BEST OF BRITISH1 November 2017, 7.30pmDistinguished conductor, Barry Wordsworth leads a sparkling programme of English gems, including Vaughan Williams’ serene The Lark Ascending and Elgar’s quintessentially English ‘Enigma’ Variations. CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES 28 November 2017, 7.30pmAn exquisite programme, featuring Grieg’s ever-popular Piano Concerto, performed by outstanding pianist Alexandra Dariescu, and Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Francesca da Rimini, among others.MYTHS AND FAIRYTALES 27 February 2018, 7.30pmPrincipal Associate Conductor Alexander Shelley presents a spellbinding concert brimming with mythical imagery and incredible drama. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s glorious Violin Concerto and Khachaturian’s Spartacus Suite, among others.MADELEINE SHAW PERFORMS WAGNER4 March 2018, 3.00pmThis ethereal concert explores nostalgic sound-worlds, including Wagner’s delightful Wesendonck Lieder (sung by exceptional mezzo-soprano Madeleine Shaw) and excerpts from Grieg’s lyrical Peer Gynt.ESTHER YOO PERFORMS SIBELIUS2 May 2018, 7.30pmThe RPO is delighted to welcome its first ever Artist-in-Residence, the brilliant young violinist Esther Yoo (pictured), to perform Sibelius’ dramatic Violin Concerto. Also featuring Brahms’ monumental First Symphony, and more.GOLDEN OFFER: Two £33 seats for just £50 (booking fees apply) for both concerts listed below. To book, please contact Royal & Derngate on 01604 624811 and quote ‘ARTS50’ or book online and input ‘ARTS50’ at the checkout. royalandderngate.co.ukFRANCESCA DEGO PERFORMS BRUCH26 November 2017, 7.30pmFrancesca Dego will give a mesmerising performance of Bruch’s Violin Concerto. Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture opens the concert with Brahms’ Symphony No.4 providing a majestic and memorable finale.MICHAEL PETROV PERFORMS TCHAIKOVSKY18 February 2018, 3.00pmThis concert, full of elegance and charm, features Mendelssohn’s ever-adored ‘Italian’ Symphony, and a guest appearance from the young, dynamic cellist Michael Petrov. NORTHAMPTONThe Royal & Derngate is the RPO’s Principal Residency outside London. There are six concerts every season, from film music to orchestral classics.LONDONThe home of the RPOis the elegant Cadogan Hall, Sloane Square (below). The 2017/18 season features a stellar line-up of artists and conductors.MUSICTO YOUREARS64ANNIVERSARY OFFER