Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Orchestral Valentines

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs some of the most romantic pieces of music ever written, from the worlds of film, opera, and classical music. Featuring well-known themes from Gone with the Wind, Doctor Zhivago, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Out of Africa, as well as much-loved classics by Rachmaninov, Mascagni, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Verdi, Massenet, and more.

Programme

Barry Main Theme from Out of Africa
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2: Larghetto
Elgar Salut d’amour
Jarre Lara’s Theme from Doctor Zhivago
Tchaikovsky The Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
Mancini Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Mascagni Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo
Massenet Thaïs: Méditation
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2: Adagio
Rota Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet
Steiner Tara’s Theme from Gone with the Wind
Tchaikovsky Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture
Verdi La Traviata: Prelude to Act 1

Performers

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Paul Bateman conductor
Clare Hammond piano
Duncan Riddell violin
Petroc Trelawny presenter