Rachmaninov with Bruce Liu

This concert exudes effortless class. The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic impresses without strain, bringing a sound as clear as a Swedish night to the shimmering Queen Elisabeth Hall. At the heart of the evening is pianist Bruce Liu. Following his high-energy March performance, he reveals a different side here. In Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini , power and refinement melt into a divine symbiosis. Conducted by the rising star Ryan Bancroft, programme also features Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances , music of dark lustre and restless drive.