The luxury of a wonderful concert

Eighty musicians from eighteen countries constitute one of the most famous orchestras in the world. One that is recognised for its excellence and quality, along with its certified philanthropy.

Since it was established in London in 1945 - at the end of the Second World War - the Philharmonia has collaborated with the greatest of conductors and interpreters: Karajan, Furtwängler, Klemperer, Bernstein y Muti, Maazel… Santtu-Matias Rouvali has been its director since 2021. Founded by the visionary producer for EMI, Walter Legge, his ambition was to put together a top-level orchestra. Its first concert was conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. The quality of the orchestra is reflected in an endless list of historical recordings. Conducted by the very same Richard Strauss in 1947, the Four Last Songs premiered with the Philharmonia in May 1950, at the Royal Albert Hall, with soprano Kirsten Flagstad and conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler.

Andalusian pianist Javier Perianes will be the guest artist in a most romantic and classical work, Egyptian, (The Egyptian) by Camille Saint-Saëns. An infallible proposal for an orchestra and artist who have collaborated enthusiastically for years. Always nearby, always performing around the world, Javier Perianes at home. The most international of Spanish pianists with his own people, in Andalusia. A concert he has been playing since 2022, and whose extraordinary performance of a score of passionate joy will fill the Maestranza.

Piano Concerto No. 5, known as The Egyptian is a piece inspired by one of the composer’s trips through Africa. Saint -Saëns was an adventurer and man of many talents. Transparent and brilliant. Melodious. Inspired by the Nubian princes. Temples and Pharaohs. Palm trees and rivers. And the piano as a parchment scroll that comes to life to join the stories.

A luxury in every sense. A legendary presence in this season of great living legends.

On sale from Tuesday, October 1