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A Parisian in Moscow and an American in Parks

Part of the RTWSO 2025-26 Season

Add to my Calendar 12-04-2026 15:00 12-04-2026 17:00 36 A Parisian in Moscow and an American in Parks The RTWSO season finale celebrates transatlantic connections and orchestral showpieces with flair and exuberance! We begin with Gershwin’s An American in Paris – a vibrant musical postcard full of jazz-infused swagger, bustling city energy and unmistakable American charm. From honking taxi horns to bluesy melodies, it’s irresistibly fun and full of character. Next, we welcome rising star Jeneba Kanneh-Mason for her RTWSO debut in Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. Written with a dash of jazz and a touch of Parisian elegance, it dazzles in the outer movements and stuns with its sublime, slow central section – a magical musical dialogue between piano and solo winds. We then hear Ravel’s Boléro, perhaps his most famous work. Its slow build from whisper to roar, over a constant snare drum rhythm, is hypnotic and thrilling. A masterclass in orchestral colour, it showcases each section of the orchestra in turn. Finally, we journey through Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, orchestrated by Ravel. Inspired by a gallery of paintings, the music brings each artwork to life with drama, humour and beauty. From gnomes and catacombs to the majestic Great Gate of Kyiv, it’s a triumphant conclusion to the season. Join us for a grand finale of rhythm, colour and celebration. Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Assembly Hall Theatre
Crescent Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 2LU
England

Programme

George Gershwin – An American in Paris
Maurice Ravel – Piano Concerto in G major
~ Interval ~
Maurice Ravel – Boléro
Modest Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Ravel)

Performers

Peter Selwyn – Conductor
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason – piano

Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra

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Programme Note

The RTWSO season finale celebrates transatlantic connections and orchestral showpieces with flair and exuberance!

We begin with Gershwin’s An American in Paris – a vibrant musical postcard full of jazz-infused swagger, bustling city energy and unmistakable American charm. From honking taxi horns to bluesy melodies, it’s irresistibly fun and full of character.

Next, we welcome rising star Jeneba Kanneh-Mason for her RTWSO debut in Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. Written with a dash of jazz and a touch of Parisian elegance, it dazzles in the outer movements and stuns with its sublime, slow central section – a magical musical dialogue between piano and solo winds.

We then hear Ravel’s Boléro, perhaps his most famous work. Its slow build from whisper to roar, over a constant snare drum rhythm, is hypnotic and thrilling. A masterclass in orchestral colour, it showcases each section of the orchestra in turn.

Finally, we journey through Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, orchestrated by Ravel. Inspired by a gallery of paintings, the music brings each artwork to life with drama, humour and beauty. From gnomes and catacombs to the majestic Great Gate of Kyiv, it’s a triumphant conclusion to the season.

Join us for a grand finale of rhythm, colour and celebration.

A Parisian in Moscow and an American in Parks

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