VASILY TO CONDUCT RPO FOR ANNIVERSARY CONCERTS AT READING AND HULL

20 Jul, 2026

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has announced its 2026/7 season concerts for its residencies around the UK – and Vasily Petrenko will conduct the Orchestra for performances at Reading and Hull. Vasily comments: “I am delighted to return to Reading and Hull as part of the RPO’s 80th anniversary  season. Our concerts beyond London – together with our education work – fulfil our commitment to enrich communities across the UK. For the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, turning 80 is both a celebration and a milestone as we look ahead to the next chapter, and our concerts outside London help us to maximise support for music venues at a challenging time to give local communities access to a world-class orchestra on their doorstep. Our 80th season will be full of reflections, remembrances and evocations: music that celebrates music, and the musicians who make it. And above all, music that celebrates our audience – the people who make the music complete.”

For more information on the RPO’s new season visit: https://www.rpo.co.uk/tickets-memberships/season-26-27-tickets

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