Valery Gergiev conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in an all-Tchaikovsky gala programme featuring the winners from the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition held in July 2011. Soloists perform Tchaikovsky's concertos: Polonaise from 'Eugene Onegin'; 'Letter Scene' from 'Eugene Onegin'; Roccoco Variations; and Piano Concerto No 1. Featuring cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, pianist Daniil Trifonov and Sun Young Seo (soprano). (Note: at 1.15pm in Fountain Room, rtist Conversation: Valery Gergiev
13.15pm, Fountain Room, Barbican Level 0, Valery Gergiev joins LSO principal flute and vice chairman, Gareth Davies, in this artist conversation focusing on his commitment to young musicians entering the profession, and how this led to his involvement with the International Tchaikovsky Competition. Free entry, booking required.)