English Symphony Orchestra: The Romantics
Thursday 22 April 2027
English Symphony Orchestra: The Romantics brings an evening of sweeping melodies and orchestral drama to Cheltenham Town Hall, with the horn taking centre stage throughout the programme.
Conducted by Kenneth Woods, the concert opens with the magical Prelude to Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, setting the scene for the composer's much-loved operatic fairy tale.
Acclaimed horn player Ben Goldscheider then joins the English Symphony Orchestra for Richard Strauss's Horn Concerto No. 1, a dazzling showcase for one of the orchestra's most evocative instruments.
After the interval comes Bruckner's magnificent Symphony No. 4. Nicknamed 'The Romantic', the symphony combines expansive melodies and rich orchestral drama, with the horn playing a particularly prominent role throughout.
Programme:
- Humperdinck – Hansel and Gretel Prelude
- Richard Strauss – Horn Concerto No. 1
- Bruckner – Symphony No. 4 'Romantic'
ESO Insights
Ticket holders can arrive early at 6.30pm for an engaging ESO Insights pre-concert discussion, bringing audiences closer to the music and the people who create it.
The talk will be hosted by Kenneth Woods, with a special guest to be announced. ESO Insights is free to concert ticket holders.
Multi-buy offer: Save when booking multiple English Symphony Orchestra performances at Cheltenham Town Hall:
- Any 2 shows – 5% off ticket prices
- Any 3 shows – 10% off ticket prices
- Any 4 shows – 15% off ticket prices
The discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
Photo of ESO:©Michael Whitefoot
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