Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

The music

• Dvořák Slavonic Dances Op. 72, No. 2 & Op. 46, No. 8
• Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3
• Dvořák Symphony No. 9 (From the New World)

The performers

• Tianyi Lu conductor
• Paul Lewis piano

From the irresistible energy of Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances to the sweeping melodies of his ‘New World’ Symphony, this is a programme full of colour, drama and unforgettable melodies.

Tianyi Lu brings her dynamic direction to Dvořák, while Paul Lewis joins the Orchestra for Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, a work that balances spirited energy with moments of exquisite calm.

Then comes the iconic Ninth Symphony: from its much-loved Largo to its triumphant finale, it’s the perfect blend of Slavic sound, contemporary American influences, and the lightest touch of jazz.

Free pre-concert talk, 6.00pm in the auditorium: In conversation with Tianyi Lu.