Rhapsody in Blue & 1812 Overture

George Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue
Petr Tchaikovsky, 1812 Overture
Balakirev, Islamey
Edvard Grieg, Holberg Suite
Richard Wagner, Prelude to Act III Lohengrin
Aram Khachaturian, Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia

Palatinate Ensemble, conducted by Timothy Tsang
Palatinate Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Sutch
Piano soloist: Benjamin Houchin

Brilliant orchestral fireworks with Durham University Palatinate Orchestra, built around Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and its unmistakable fusion of classical sophistication and jazz‑infused flair and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with its sweeping drama and triumphant power.

Both of the Palatinate groups, the 90-piece Symphony Orchestra and the 20-piece Palatinate Ensemble will be on stage, offering a rich blend of grandeur and musical storytelling.

Ticket prices: £16 standard, £13 concession, £10 U25

Date

11 June

Time

7:30 pm

Price

£16

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Location

Gala Theatre
Gala Theatre
Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA
Website
https://galadurham.co.uk/

Performer(s)

Durham University Palatinate Orchestra
Durham University Palatinate Orchestra
Website
dupo.org.uk