Rpo: Brahms 1

Drama, fantasy and something wholly new: music by Brahms, Debussy and Laurence Osborn.

Brahms' First Symphony begins with the beating of a heart in torment and ends with a hymn of triumph.

Debussy's Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune is very different - a soft, sultry flute opens the gateway to a dream-world of sensuous sound, brought thrillingly to life by guest conductor Ariane Matiakh, making her RPO debut.

In between, superstar cellist Zlatomir Fung gives the world premiere of a magical new work by innovative British composer Laurence Osborn, inspired by the world after dark.