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‘Bella Vista’: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Opening Concert
Jack Hancher plays Concierto de Aranjuez
Part of the Summer Music in City Churches 2026 Festival
Add to my Calendar 16-06-2026 19:30 16-06-2026 21:30 36 ‘Bella Vista’: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Opening Concert The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gergely Madaras open the festival with lyrical music evoking the sights and sounds of Spain and Italy, from Rossini’s sizzling Overture to The Barber of Seville to Ravel’s nostalgic Pavane pour une infante défunte. The orchestra will be joined by solo guitarist Jack Hancher for Rodrigo’s hauntingly beautiful Concierto de Aranjuez, closing the night with Mendelssohn’s joyous Symphony No. 4, 'Italian', inspired by the German composer’s travels through Italy. Summer Music in City Churches was founded in 2018, presenting beautiful music to engage, divert and inspire, in ancient and architecturally stunning churches in London's Square Mile. Standing cheek by jowl with City offices, these churches are glorious settings in which to listen and reflect: oases of history, beauty and peace amidst the 24-7 hurly-burly of City life. Discover further Festival concerts on Classical Events. St Giles Cripplegate, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Giles Cripplegate
Fore Street
City of London
London
EC2Y 8DA
England
Tickets
Programme
Gioachino Rossini – The Barber of Seville: Overture
Felix Mendelssohn – Symphony no.4 in A major 'Italian', Op.90
Joaquín Rodrigo – Concierto de Aranjuez
Maurice Ravel – Pavane pour une infante défunte (arr. J Hancher)
Performers
Gergely Madaras – Conductor
Jack Hancher – classical guitar
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Programme Note
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gergely Madaras open the festival with lyrical music evoking the sights and sounds of Spain and Italy, from Rossini’s sizzling Overture to The Barber of Seville to Ravel’s nostalgic Pavane pour une infante défunte.
The orchestra will be joined by solo guitarist Jack Hancher for Rodrigo’s hauntingly beautiful Concierto de Aranjuez, closing the night with Mendelssohn’s joyous Symphony No. 4, 'Italian', inspired by the German composer’s travels through Italy.
Summer Music in City Churches was founded in 2018, presenting beautiful music to engage, divert and inspire, in ancient and architecturally stunning churches in London's Square Mile. Standing cheek by jowl with City offices, these churches are glorious settings in which to listen and reflect: oases of history, beauty and peace amidst the 24-7 hurly-burly of City life.
Discover further Festival concerts on Classical Events.
