Random Draw for Free Tickets to an Afternoon of Glazunov with the BBC Phil

An afternoon of Glazunov with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

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This afternoon, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by conductor Martyn Brabbins for two of Russian composer Alexander Glazunov’s best-loved pieces.

If you’re not familiar with the music of Glazunov, his concert waltzes are a wonderful place to start. This is the sort of music you can imagine a princess whirling round a packed ballroom to, and Glazunov’s Concert Waltz No. 2, which we hear today, blushes with rosy-cheeked colour and romance. Glazunov composed it in 1894, a year after his Fourth Symphony. The 1890s marked the transition for Glazunov from national treasure to international success, and many of his most popular works date from this period. Symphony No. 4 is "marvellous, noble and expressive" according to Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov who conducted the premiere. And no wonder it was so well received – Glazunov started young when it came to symphonies. He was 16 when he composed his very first, and even at that age, his maturity of expression was staggering.

Programme:

Glazunov Concert waltz No. 2 in F, Op.51

Symphony No. 4

Martyn Brabbins conductor

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Tickets will be allocated by random draw.

You can register at any time until 10pm on Sunday 19 May.

You can apply for a maximum of two tickets.

Martyn Brabbins

How to be in the audience

Step 1: Apply for tickets

Tickets for this show are being allocated by random draw, so when we receive your ticket request your details are added to the list of applicants. Applications are accepted until the publicised closing date/time.

Step 2: Receive a message

Once the random draw has closed all eligible requests are entered into the draw. If successful, we notify you by text message and send your e-ticket(s) to your email address. If unsuccessful you will be kept on the waiting list in case anyone cancels their tickets.

Step 3: Bring your tickets and ID

We do our best to get the numbers right, but unfortunately we occasionally have to disappoint people. Remember that every guest must bring original approved photo ID.

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Maximum of 2 tickets per request.

Age limit: 12+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times)