RSNO: Shostakovich Seven
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The Royal Scottish National Orchestra will perform Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony at Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 30 October 2026, marking the work’s origins during the Siege of Leningrad.
As Hitler’s armies surrounded the city of Leningrad, Dmitri Shostakovich composed his Seventh Symphony – a shout of courage, defiance and victory, written for massed battalions of musicians. Brace yourself for wartime drama on a heroic scale as Bassem Akiki conducts the mighty RSNO in this sonic blockbuster: the climax of a concert that begins with Copland’s showstopping fanfare and stars a real RSNO favourite, violinist Philippe Quint, in a violin concerto with a dazzling difference. 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 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval.
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RSNO: Shostakovich Seven takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 19:30.
RSNO: Shostakovich Seven is held at Usher Hall in Edinburgh (Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA).
Tickets for RSNO: Shostakovich Seven 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 Seventh Symphony at Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 30 October 2026, marking the work’s origins during the Siege of Leningrad.
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As Hitler’s armies surrounded the city of Leningrad, Dmitri Shostakovich composed his Seventh Symphony – a shout of courage, defiance and victory, written for massed battalions of musicians. Brace yourself for wartime drama on a heroic scale as Bassem Akiki conducts the mighty RSNO in this sonic blockbuster: the climax of a concert that begins with Copland’s showstopping fanfare and stars a real RSNO favourite, violinist Philippe Quint, in a violin concerto with a dazzling difference. 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 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is RSNO: Shostakovich Seven?
RSNO: Shostakovich Seven takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 19:30.
Where is RSNO: Shostakovich Seven taking place?
RSNO: Shostakovich Seven is held at Usher Hall in Edinburgh (Lothian Road, Edinburgh West EH1 2EA).
How do I get tickets for RSNO: Shostakovich Seven?
Tickets for RSNO: Shostakovich Seven 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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