January 21, 2026
7:30 pm
Ray Chen, soloist
Vasily Petrenko, music director
Experience a night of musical brilliance as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), one of the most celebrated touring orchestras in the world, returns to the Charleston Gaillard Center for a thrilling, one-night-only performance. Joined this season by acclaimed violinist Ray Chen, the RPO enriches lives through orchestral experiences that are uncompromising in their excellence and inclusive in their appeal—placing it at the forefront of music-making in the UK and beyond.
Performing nearly 200 concerts a year and reaching a global audience of more than 60 million people, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra embraces a bold, wide-ranging repertoire. While artistic integrity remains paramount, the RPO is known for pushing the boundaries of symphonic music, recording major video game, film, and television soundtracks and collaborating with leading artists across genres—all while touring the world performing the great symphonic masterpieces.
Program
Carl Nielsen – Helios Overture, Op. 17
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93
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–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: Gaillardcenter.org)