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The Royal Scottish National Orchestra will perform Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 2026-10-02. The performance will feature the orchestra's interpretation of the symphony written under political oppression. The price for attending the performance is not specified.
In Stalin’s Russia, music really was a matter of life and death. Written under political oppression, Shostakovich gambled everything on his Fifth Symphony, and when it was first played, the audience wept – and then cheered. Make no mistake, this is a musical thriller with a devastating emotional punch, and tonight Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Hahn sets the scene with another Cold War classic, Schnittke’s haunting Viola Concerto, with the brilliant Lawrence Power as soloist. Expect shadows, secrets and some powerful surprises. Gain insight into the music with our musicians at the pre-concert talk at 6.45pm in the Upper Circle Bar in Edinburgh and the Clyde Foyer in Glasgow. Free to ticket holders. The running time of this concert is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
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RSNO: Shostakovich Five takes place on Friday, 2 October 2026 at 19:30.
RSNO: Shostakovich Five is held at Usher Hall in Edinburgh (Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA).
Shostakovich Five is performing at RSNO: Shostakovich Five.
Tickets for RSNO: Shostakovich Five can be booked via rsno.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Royal Scottish National Orchestra will perform Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 2026-10-02. The performance will feature the orchestra's interpretation of the symphony written under political oppression. The price for attending the performance is not specified.
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In Stalin’s Russia, music really was a matter of life and death. Written under political oppression, Shostakovich gambled everything on his Fifth Symphony, and when it was first played, the audience wept – and then cheered. Make no mistake, this is a musical thriller with a devastating emotional punch, and tonight Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Hahn sets the scene with another Cold War classic, Schnittke’s haunting Viola Concerto, with the brilliant Lawrence Power as soloist. Expect shadows, secrets and some powerful surprises. Gain insight into the music with our musicians at the pre-concert talk at 6.45pm in the Upper Circle Bar in Edinburgh and the Clyde Foyer in Glasgow. Free to ticket holders. The running time of this concert is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
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When is RSNO: Shostakovich Five?
RSNO: Shostakovich Five takes place on Friday, 2 October 2026 at 19:30.
Where is RSNO: Shostakovich Five taking place?
RSNO: Shostakovich Five is held at Usher Hall in Edinburgh (Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA).
Who is performing at RSNO: Shostakovich Five?
Shostakovich Five is performing at RSNO: Shostakovich Five.
How do I get tickets for RSNO: Shostakovich Five?
Tickets for RSNO: Shostakovich Five can be booked via rsno.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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