Classic FM to stage special concert at Royal Albert Hall

Classic FM Live with Viking will celebrate some of the most famous classical music from the British Isles, in a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

Taking place on Monday 21st October, the concert will include British classics performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra, an official partner of the station, conducted by Ben Palmer.

There will also be performances from a special line-up of musicians. These include pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, Classic FM Rising Stars, violinist Nathan Amaral and royal harpist Alis Huws, plus young cellist Sterling Elliott and the winner of Channel 4’s The Piano, Brad Kella.

A world premiere performance of a new piece composed by Classic FM’s Composer in Residence Debbie Wiseman will be narrated by Alan Titchmarsh.

One of the station’s long-term partners, Viking is sponsoring the event which will be hosted by Alexander Armstrong, Dan Walker and Myleene Klass.

Philip Noyce, Classic FM’s Managing Editor said: “As the UK’s most popular classical music station, it is great to team up with our friends at Viking once again to bring the very best live classical music to our audience.

“We are looking forward to celebrating favourite music from the British Isles performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and some exceptional young soloists as well as a world premiere performance – it promises to be another spectacular night of classical music.”

Wendy Atkin-Smith, Managing Director of Viking UK added: “We are looking forward to another spectacular concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 21st October.

“Classic FM Live is one of the highlights of our cultural calendar and we are proud to be a part of this much-loved event.

“We are particularly thrilled that Debbie Wiseman, Classic FM’s composer in residence, godmother to our river ship the Viking Herja and composer of our signature score, The Traveller, will be debuting her new piece for the first time at the concert.”

Tickets are available via Global Player or from the Royal Albert Hall box office.