Philharmonia Chamber Players: Beethoven’s Septet
Enjoy one of Beethoven’s most popular works in this free early evening concert from the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Throughout the 18th century, the bread-and-butter work of many European composers consisted of serenades and divertimentos for aristocratic dinners, balls and garden parties.
As the century drew to a close, Beethoven wrote one of the finest examples of the genre, a septet for strings, clarinet, bassoon and horn.
It was an instant hit, spawning arrangements for keen amateur pianists, guitarists and more – Beethoven himself is said to have been annoyed that it attracted more attention than some of his more ‘serious’ works.
Let seven of the outstanding players of the Philharmonia Orchestra transport you to an elegant Viennese soiree in this free 45-minute performance, ahead of their 7.30pm programme of Mendelssohn and Mozart.
Performers
Philharmonia Chamber Players
Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay violin
Scott Dickinson viola
Alexander Rolton cello
Owen Nicolaou double bass
Maura Marinucci clarinet
Norberto López horn
Marceau Lefèvre bassoon
Repertoire
Beethoven: Septet in E flat, Op.20
Need to know
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
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We’re cash-free
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Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.