West Forest Sinfonia, conducted by Philip Ellis with Robin Michael on cello, plays Janáček's 'Taras Bulba', Martinů's Cello Concerto No.1 and Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony.
West Forest Sinfonia are playing The Great Hall on Sunday 21 February, with the concert starting at 4.30pm. It's a Sunday afternoon slot, so you'll be out well before the evening kicks in.
Philip Ellis is conducting, and the programme puts a cello right at the front. Robin Michael takes the solo part in Martinů's Cello Concerto No.1, which sits alongside Janáček's Taras Bulba and Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony Op. 58. It's a heavy-hitting set: Janáček's Taras Bulba is a vivid, cinematic piece based on the story of the Cossack warrior, and Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony is one of his biggest, most dramatic works, built around the brooding figure of Lord Byron's Manfred. Between them, they're joined by the Martinů concerto, which gives the cello its own space to lead.
The venue is The Great Hall at the University of Reading, on the London Road Campus. If you've never been, it's on London Road in Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AQ. It's a proper concert hall, so it's a good spot for a full orchestral programme like this one.
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Tickets are £20 for general admission, with a £2 booking fee on top. If you're a student or under 25, it's £5, plus a 50p booking fee. The concert starts at 4.30pm on Sunday 21 February, so you'll be home in time for dinner.
Date
Sunday, 21 February 2027
16:30
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
