Orchestra
BBC Proms: Vaughan Williams’s ‘Fantasia’ and Symphony No. 9
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
- Great for groups
- Under 90 mins
- First-timer friendly
- Early finish
- Date
- Fri, 4 Sept 2026
- Time
- 19:00 · 1h 30m
- Venue
- Royal Albert Hall
- City
- London
- Conductor
- Andrew Manze
- Tickets
- See booking site
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Summary
Andrew Manze leads the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in Vaughan Williams’s Ninth Symphony and Tallis Fantasia, alongside Britten’s Violin Concerto featuring soloist Simone Lamsma.
Why it's fantastic
This programme balances the familiar, meditative glow of the Tallis Fantasia with the haunting power of Vaughan Williams’s final symphony. It is a perfect chance to see violinist Simone Lamsma tackle Britten’s demanding concerto, offering a deep dive into the rich, atmospheric soundscapes of twentieth-century British music.
Programme
- 01Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
- 02Britten Violin Concerto
- 03Carmel Smickersgill A Brick Thrown with Love
- 04Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 9 in E minor
Soloists
- Simone Lamsma
