Two contrasting masterpieces take center stage in this brilliant concert from the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrey Boreyko.

Acclaimed British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor brings what Seen and Heard International described as an "understated lightness of touch" to Mozart's Piano Concerto No.21. This beloved work is the epitome of regal elegance, especially in the slow movement, which Grosvenor shapes with the radiance and fluidity of a "waterfall sparking in sunshine."

Written during a period of extreme personal turmoil, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.4 is an exploration of the inescapable force of fate. It opens wth a powerful brass fanfare, representing fate, which is echoed throughout the piece. As the composer explained in a letter, this musical "kernel" is "the fatal power which prevents one from attaining the goal of happiness ... There is nothing to be done but to submit to it." From brooding introspection to unbounded joy, the work charts an emotional journey of struggle and triumph. Together, Boreyko, Grosvenor, and the LPO give an unforgettable concert that will stay with you long after the final note.

Program:
Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 21, K467 *
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4

*Benjamin Grosvenor, Piano

Please note: Benjamin Grosvenor’s performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto will be available to stream on Marquee TV until 25 August 2025, 7.00 pm (GMT). This performance will then appear as "Sibelius & Tchaikovsky."

Additional note about credit:
Benjamin Grosvenor appears courtesy of Decca Records.