Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich
Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège
- Available soon €32.00
- 20:00
- Muziekcentrum De Bijloke, Gent
With its rich tradition, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Liège is an internationally renowned player. Last season, they made a great impression from Amsterdam to Aix-en-Provence. And now, in Ghent! In this programme, the orchestra brings together two Russian giants, yet a greater contrast between the romantic pathos of Tchaikovsky and the Soviet irony of Shostakovich is hardly imaginable. Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 is the romantic piano concerto par excellence. The composer turns the classical form of the symphony on its head and creates a highly personal and distinctive work.
The Uzbek virtuoso Behzod Abudraimov will undoubtedly do justice to Tchaikovsky (and the audience!). Shostakovich’s Sixth Symphony is something of an oddity, standing between the epic Fifth and Seventh. Chief conductor Lionel Bringuier makes a passionate case for this rarely heard, atypically brilliant gem.
Programme
Pjotr Iljitsj Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto no. 1
Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony no. 6
Performers
Behzod Abdumairov, piano
Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège
Lionel Bringuier, conductor
Practical information
Date: Friday 18 September 2026
Address: Bijlokekaai 7, 9000 Ghent
Ticket prices
Rang 1 45 euro
Rang 2 32 euro
JongFest Selection (-26): 10 euro
UiTPAS reduced price Tickets Gent
Timing
19:15 Doors open
20:00 Concert starts
21:30 Expected end
There is no intermission.
There are toilets available at the venue, including accessible facilities.
A cloakroom is also available.
Accessibility
The concert venue is wheelchair accessible. Assistance dogs are welcome. If desired, staff members are available to guide you to your seat.
If you require additional or specific assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us via toegankelijkheid@festival.be or +32 9 243 94 94 so we can provide the necessary support.
You can find more information about the accessibility of Muziekcentrum De Bijloke on this page.
Getting there
The nearest bicycle parking facilities are located on the Bijloke site near the Music Centre (Bijlokekaai) or at Godshuizenlaan.
Travel by train: book your Bravo! Ticket at a discounted rate via the NMBS.
More information about getting to Muziekcentrum De Bijloke can be found here.
Plan your visit
More useful tips for planning your visit to the Flanders Festival Ghent can be found here.