Saturday 24th October 2026, 7.30pm
Myths and Legends
A programme that opens in the realm of dark, dramatic, and mystical storytelling — from Wagner’s apocalyptic vision to Tchaikovsky’s infernal tragedy and the iconic film music of Hans Zimmer — before sweeping into the radiant world of Sergei Rachmaninoff. His Third Symphony, with its soaring lyricism and unmistakable glow, became a touchstone for the composers who shaped the golden age of Hollywood.
- Richard Wagner – Prelude to Götterdämmerung
- Hans Zimmer – Chevaliers De Sangreal
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Francesca da Rimini
- Sergei Rachmaninoff – Symphony No.3
Andrew Taylor – Conductor
The Great Hall, University of Reading (London Road Campus)