Alpesh Chauhan conducts Schumann

If you are looking for plans in Brighton for early next year, the London Philharmonic Orchestra is returning to the Brighton Dome on 6 March 2027. The evening, titled 'Alpesh Chauhan conducts Schumann', features conductor Alpesh Chauhan leading the orchestra through a programme that includes Felix Mendelssohn’s Overture 'Ruy Blas', Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2, and Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 3, known as the 'Rhenish'. The concert will feature pianist Sophia Liu, who is the recipient of the LPO Alexandra Jupin Award, a recognition given to artists making their debut with the orchestra.

The performance begins at 19:30, but there is an opportunity to arrive earlier at 18:45. At that time, there will be a free pre-concert performance in the Brighton Dome foyer showcasing young talent from West Sussex Music. It is a straightforward way to see some local musicians before the main programme starts in the concert hall.

Regarding the logistics, tickets are available at several price points: £18.50, £26, £31, £36, and £44 for premium seating. There are also discounts available if you are planning to attend multiple concerts in the series, with 10% off for two, 15% for three, and 20% for four. For those under 18, tickets are priced at £10. Please note that the venue has a policy where anyone under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult to enter the concert hall.

It is worth noting that Alpesh Chauhan has been described in previous reviews as a conductor who approaches music with a focus on narrative and visual storytelling. Whether you are a regular attendee of the LPO’s visits to Brighton or simply interested in this specific programme, the evening offers a mix of established orchestral works and a debut performance from Sophia Liu.