Shell Classic International 2008/09

Nothing matches the power, passion and sheer raw energy of a great orchestra and conductor in performance. There’s something both invigorating and utterly mesmerising in hearing these massed groups of talented individuals working together with absolute concentration and sheer dedication to the music they are playing.
Our Shell Classic International series
features 14 concerts with great orchestras and conductors from around the world, each known for their distinctive musical
personalities. You can hear music ranging from the great symphonies of Beethoven, Brahms and Bruckner, to the Baroque magnificence
of Handel opera, as well as celebrations of two great
20th-century composers: Olivier Messiaen and Elliott Carter.
This year we’re also pleased to be offering a series of free informal talks before each concert. Enjoy an introduction to the concert, including background on the performers and some details about the music, in an informal session led by Southbank Centre’s classical music team.
Series discounts:
Book 2-3 concerts and save
10%
Book 4-6 concerts and save 15%
Book 7 or more concerts and save 20%
(Not available on Premium seats)
Please note: if you are booking online for more than one series, you will need to book each series in separate transactions in order to receive the appropriate series discount. Alternatively, please call the Ticket Office on 0871 663 2500.
events in this series
Royal Festival Hall
Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Monday 24 November 2008
The dynamic partnership of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and pianist Mitsuko Uchida returns in a programme of Mozart piano concertos.
£38 £30 £24 £18 £14 £11 £9 Premium seats £50
Royal Festival Hall
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Saturday 29 November 2008
Mariss Jansons and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra return to Southbank Centre in a programme of Mozart and Bruckner.
£42 £35 £28 £22 £17 £12 £9 Premium seats £55
Royal Festival Hall
Messiaen Centenary Concert
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Messiaen Festival Artistic Director Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Pierre Boulez and the Paris-based Ensemble intercontemporain pay tribute on Messiaen's 100th birthday.
£30 £23 £18 £13 £10
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Ensemble Intercontemporain
Thursday 11 December 2008
On the 100th birthday of the remarkable Elliott Carter, Pierre Boulez and Ensemble intercontemporain celebrate this prodigious composer with a programme including a brand new solo piano work performed by Pierre-Laurent Aimard.
£22 £17 £13 £8
Royal Festival Hall
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Thursday 19 February 2009
Zubin Mehta conducts the renowned Vienna Philharmonic in a programme of Haydn and Bruckner.
£65 £55 £45 £35 £24 £17 £11 Premium seats £75
Royal Festival Hall
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Sunday 29 March 2009
Mariss Jansons and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra are joined by soprano Anja Harteros for a programme including Strauss' Four Last Songs.
£42 £35 £28 £22 £17 £12 £9 Premium seats £55
Royal Festival Hall
Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra
Tuesday 14 April 2009
Described as one of the most exciting orchestras in the world today, the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and their dynamic young Music Director Gustavo Dudamel perform a programme including Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra.
£38 £30 £24 £18 £14 £11 £9 Premium seats £50
Royal Festival Hall
Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela
Saturday 18 April 2009
The incredible Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and their talented Music Director Gustavo Dudamel bring their intense energy to bear on Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring.
£38 £30 £24 £18 £14 £11 £9 Premium seats £50
Royal Festival Hall
Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tuesday 21 April 2009
Having recorded all five Beethoven Piano Concertos with the Orchestra in 2003, Pierre-Laurent Aimard rejoins the ensemble to perform Beethoven's first three concertos with customary insight and sensitivity.
£38 £30 £24 £18 £14 £11 £9 Premium seats £50
Royal Festival Hall
Zurich Opera
Sunday 17 May 2009
Zurich Opera return to Southbank Centre's Royal Festival for a concert performances of Handel's Aggripina.
£42 £35 £28 £22 £17 £12 £9 Premium seats £55


