Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony

Beauty, passion and the miracles of nature – there’s no tale that an orchestra can’t tell, and there’s definitely no symphony quite like Tchaikovsky’s shattering Fourth. Raw tragedy, roof-raising triumph: it’s explosive stuff, so guest conductor Kristiina Poska begins with something a little more tranquil. Arvo Pärt’s haunting Cantus is the perfect complement to a wonderful new set of songs from Elena Langer, inspired by the songs of birds and the nature poetry of Glyn Maxwell. Experience musical history in the making. 

*Commissioned by the RSNO. Elena Langer’s The Lives of Birds is generously supported by Javan Herberg KC and Jessica Boyd KC. 

In Edinburgh, there will be a 6pm pre-concert performance from St Mary’s Music School which is free to ticket holders.

In Glasgow, there will be a 6pm pre-concert performance from the Music School of Douglas Academy which is free to ticket holders.

Gain insight into the music with our musicians at the pre-concert talk at 6.45pm in the Marryat Hall in Dundee, Upper Circle Bar in Edinburgh and the Clyde Foyer in Glasgow. Free to ticket holders.