BBC National Orchestra & National Chorus of Wales - VENUE CHANGE
Sunday 11 February 2024, 3.00pm
BBC National Orchestra & National Chorus of Wales - VENUE CHANGE
| Conductor | Ryan Bancroft |
| Soloist | Jonathan Biss, piano |
| James Platt, bass | |
| BBC National Chorus of Wales | |
| Beethoven | Piano Concerto No 1 |
| Shostakovich | Symphony No 13 ‘Babi Yar’ |
From its boldly assertive opening phrase to whimsical and playful finale, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 is one of the most grand and daring work of its generation. Often referred to by its nickname Babi Yar, Shostakovich’s theatrical, bitterly humorous
and transcendent 13th Symphony sets the words of Yevtushenko, depicting the atrocities of Operation Barbarossa on the Jews in Russia. Silenced for over 20 years due to Khrushchev’s objections to its anti-Semitic undertones, this symphony saw a resurgence in popularity in the late 20th century – unsurprising given the ingenuity and nuance of Shostakovich’s music, from its sharp contrast, quick wit, and ambivalent tonal centre, combined with a subtle classicism and romantic yearning.
Photo credit: Ryan Bancroft & Jonathan Biss - B. Eavolega Sml
| Standard Price | £9.50 | Tier 5 (rear view of the stage and limited legroom) |
| £15.00 | Tiers 9 & 13, 10 & 12 | |
| £20.00 | Tiers 9 & 13 | |
| £28.50 | Tiers, 3, 4, 6 & 7, Tiers 10 & 12 (front) Front of Side Stalls |
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| £34.00 | Side Stalls, Tier 11 (middle), Front of Centre Stalls | |
| £39.50 | Centre Stalls, Tiers 1, 2 & 8, Tier 11 (front) Aisle Seats Side Stalls | |
| Children Under 16 (Tickets offered subject to availability) | FREE with every full price paying adult. Additional child's ticket - £5.00 each | |
| Platinum Tickets (including prime seat in Tier 1, a glass of Prosecco and a programme. NB Only applicable on top price ticket) | £48.00 | |
| Disabled people plus one companion (Concessions not available on Platinum or introductory tickets.) |
Half price | |
| Friends of St David's Hall | Claimants (Concessions not available on Platinum or introductory tickets.) |
£2.00 off full price ticket | |
| Students | Under 26 Years Student ID must be produced on collection of tickets. Tiers 10 and 12 and side stalls only. Tickets booked on- |
£5.00 (up until 6:30pm on the day of the performance) |
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| Over 65s (Concessions not available on Platinum or introductory tickets.) |
10% off | |
| Wheelchair users plus one companion (Limited availability. Please book early to avoid disappointment, please contact Box Office on 02920 878444.) |
Stalls tickets for the lowest ticket price for each concert (excluding the £9.50 ticket). |
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| Groups of 10 or more (please contact Box Office on 02920 878444) We will note requests for specific seats, but allocation is subject to availability so early booking is advisable. If you wish to sit with friends, please include all orders at the same time. |
£3.00 off each full-price ticket (before Saturday 9th September), £1.50 after this date. | |
| Groups of 20 or more (please contact Box Office on 02920 878444) We will note requests for specific seats, but allocation is subject to availability so early booking is advisable. If you wish to sit with friends, please include all orders at the same time. |
£4.00 off each full-price ticket (before Saturday 9th September), £2.50 after this date. | |
| Time Credits (please contact Box Office on 02920 878444): |
2 credits | |
Plus an optional £2.00 postage fee.
For Hynt tickets, please contact Box Office on 02920 878444. Limited availability – please book early to avoid disappointment.
