Shostakovich: Donglai Shi, Ali Hancorn & Blake Phillpot

Friday, September 25, 2026

7:00 PM

St Giles' Cripplegate

About This Concert

From the sweeping energy of Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro to the wit and brilliance of Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1, this programme showcases the expressive range of the string orchestra. Grieg’s elegant and dance-inspired Holberg Suite closes the evening with warmth, charm, and unmistakable Nordic colour.

Programme

Edward Elgar

Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47

Duration: 15'

Dmitri Shostakovich

Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 35

Duration: 25'

20-minute Interval

Edvard Grieg

Holberg Suite, Op. 40

Duration: 21'

Tickets

Young Person

Students and Under 18s

£7.50

Standard

£12.00

Priority

Priority tickets guarantee seating in the front three rows

£20.00