Julian Lloyd Webber, Yuri Simonov, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra

The Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra was established after the Second World War by the Russian government and continues to amaze audiences with its performances with highly acclaimed conductors and soloists. This evening they are joined by world-famous cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, performing Shostakovich's demanding First Cello Concerto - a highly virtuosic piece with an astonishing cello cadenza that stands as a movement in itself.

The programme includes two of Tchaikovsky's most bold and intensely felt works, both full of drama and anguish and often performed together. The huge sound of a Russian orchestra playing Russian works that are in its blood promises an exhilarating evening.