Time: 19:30, Thu./Fri., Oct. 2 & 3, 2008
Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center Concert Hall
Tickets(RMB)：VIP 2200 1600 1200 800 500 300 200

Founded in 1946 by Sir Thomas Beecham, with his vision of bringing world-class performances of the greatest music written to the length of the country, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra continues to maintain Beecham’s legacy by offering audiences in the UK and abroad the highest possible standards of music-making, accompanied by some of the most acclaimed artists of the day. Since its formation, the Orchestra has been directed by some of the world’s finest conductors, most notably Rudolf Kempe, Antal Doráti, André Previn and Vladimir Ashkenazy. The RPO continues to thrive, undertaking a busy concert, touring and recording schedule, under the inspired leadership of Maestro Daniele Gatti (Music Director since 1996). The Orchestra is pleased to announce that from the beginning of the 2009-2010 season, Charles Dutoit will become Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, with Daniele Gatti continuing as Conductor Laureate.

Internationally recognised American conductor Leonard Slatkin is Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. His performances throughout North America, Europe and the Far East have been distinguished by imaginative programming and highly praised interpretations of both the standard and contemporary symphonic repertoire. Leonard Slatkin’s more than 100 recordings have been recognized with five Grammy awards and more than fifty other Grammy nominations.

Concert Program
Conductor: Leonard Slatkin

19:30, Oct. 2, 2008
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS - Tallis Fantasia
BRITTEN - Young Persons Guide
ELGAR - Enigma variations

19:30, Oct. 3, 2008
COPLAND - Appalachian Spring
MAHLER - Symphony No 1

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Music in Us Workshops
Before the Orchestra’s concert in 2-3 Oct 2008, RPO’s Education and Community team and the musicians from RPO will help Shanghai citizens and the special needs children from Shanghai Dudong Area Special School to make their own pieces and put on a public concert, after a three days workshop in 16-18 Sep. Also they will bring the local conservatory students and musicians an insight into orchestral community work and workshop leadership skills. Please click here and read more.