Free Events and Learning
FREE EVENTS & LEARNING
Free pre-concert
events include informative talks about the different strands
in the festival and performances of all three of Tchaikovsky’s String Quartets by the Atrium Quartet. These events
are free and non-ticketed – just turn up. A two-part study day and an illustrated concert offer additional ways to find
out more about Tchaikovsky and his influences.
Wednesday 22 October
Pre-concert talk
6.15pm-6.45pm, Royal Festival Hall
Vladimir Jurowski talks to Edward Seckerson about his artistic approach
to Revealing Tchaikovsky.
Admission free.
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Saturday 25 October
Pre-concert talk
6.15pm-6.45pm,
Royal Festival Hall
Dr Marina Frolova-Walker discusses the evening’s performance of Iolanta.
Admission free.
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Sunday 26 October
An entertaining and informative snapshot of Tchaikovsky’s creative influences
through
musical excerpts and readings from his letters
4.30pm-5.30pm Royal Festival Hall
Vladimir Jurowski conductor
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Tickets: £12
Sunday 26 October
Pre-concert talk
6.15pm-6.45pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall
Noelle Mann discusses Tchaikovsky's liturgical music.
Admission
free.
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Tuesday 28 October
Pre-concert talk
6.15pm-6.45pm, Royal Festival
Hall
Vladimir Jurowski explores Tchaikovsky’s Hamlet.
Admission free.
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Wednesday 29 October
Pre-concert event
Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No.1
6.00pm-6.45pm, Royal Festival Hall
Atrium Quartet
Admission
free.
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Friday 31 October
Pre-concert event
5.45pm-6.15pm, Venue tbc
Education event. Further information to be confirmed.
Admission free.
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Saturday 1 November
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Study Day: Tchaikovsky
11am and 2pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall
11am-1.30pm:
Setting Tchaikovsky’s music in its cultural context
2pm-4pm: Tchaikovsky’s musical ancestors and successors,
plus his ballet music
Tickets: £10 per session. Students: £4.
Saturday 1 November
Pre-concert event
Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No.2
6.00pm-6.45pm, Royal Festival Hall
Atrium Quartet
Admission
free.
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Wednesday 5 November
Pre-concert event
Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No.3
6.00pm-6.45pm, Royal Festival Hall
Atrium Quartet
Admission free.
