
Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade” by the Philharmonia Orchestra
Thu, 12 March7 : 30 PM
On 12 March 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall, the Philharmonia Orchestra is led by Marin Alsop, with star cellist Alisa Weilerstein as the evening’s soloist.
At the heart of the programme is the London premiere of Gabriela Ortiz’s cello concerto Dzonot, inspired by the underground rivers and caves of the Yucatán peninsula. The concert also features Arturo Márquez’s vibrant Danzón No.2— often called “Mexico’s second national anthem” — and Rimsky-Korsakov’s dazzling Scheherazade, with its enchanting solo violin and tales of 1001 nights.
A colourful musical journey from Mexico to the world of oriental fairy tales.
For more information and tickets click on ‘buy ticket’.
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