Friday 8 August 2025, 7.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra
China National Centre for the Performing Arts OrchestraPresented by Saffron Hall
A kaleidoscope of orchestral colour decorates a thrilling programme with distinguished first-time visitors to Saffron Hall.
Most will be familiar with Prokofiev’s Dance of the Knights, but his mighty ballet score contains a wealth of other music with similarly dramatic impact, setting the scene for moments of shattering drama, mercurial wit and deep-seated emotion. Ravel’s concerto is a breezy delight, with the exquisite cool beauty of the slow movement framed by quirky blues and jazz inflections and dazzling piano virtuosity.
Myung-Whun Chung is one of today’s leading conductors, acclaimed for his mastery of large twentieth century scores such as these, and Bruce Liu is the winner of the 2021 Chopin International Piano Competition. Qigang Chen’s new work is based on the ancient Chinese philosophical concept explaining the world through the characteristics and alignment of fire, earth, water, wood and metal.
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Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- Qigang Chen Wu Xing (The Five Elements) 10 mins
- Ravel Piano Concerto 23 mins
- Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet: excerpts 40 mins
Performers
- China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra
- Myung-Whun Chung conductor
- Bruce Liu piano
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Information for your visit
Friday 8 August 2025, 7.30pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7.30pm
Show ends
9.10pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
9.10pm – 10.10pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Cloakroom
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