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Adams and Ravel

The Philharmonia is joined by Víkingur Ólafsson to perform John Adams's new Piano Concerto, before taking centre stage with Ravel's complete ballet score Daphnis and Chloé.

Esa-Pekka Salonen, Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia for 13 years, returns as Conductor Laureate to join the Orchestra's 80th birthday celebrations. They're joined by pianist Víkingur Ólafsson for the London premiere of John Adams's Piano Concerto 'After the Fall', written for Ólafsson and inspired by his affinity for Bach. After the interval the Philharmonia is joined by the Philharmonia chorus for Ravel's complete ballet score Daphnis and Chloé, one of Esa-Pekka Salonen's favourite works.

Presented by Andrew McGregor, live from the Royal Festival Hall.

Adams: Piano Concert 'After the Fall' (London premiere)

Interval

Ravel Daphnis and Chloé (complete ballet score)

Víkingur Ólafsson (piano)
Philharmonia Chorus
The Philharmonia
Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor)

Release date:

2 hours, 14 minutes

On radio

Wed 25 Feb 2026 19:30

Broadcast

  • Wed 25 Feb 2026 19:30