London Symphony Orchestra in Zagreb Arena

In addition to the many musical events that have already taken place in the Zagreb Arena, the London Symphony Orchestra will perform there on May 11th, led by one of the world's most sought after conductors, Valery Gergiev.

The London Symphony Orchestra will appear on May 11th in the Zagreb Arena under the direction of the charismatic Valery Gergiev. One of the best orchestras in the world will perform pieces by the top class Russian composers Sergei Rachmaninoff and Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev. On that occasion they will perform Symphonic Dances, an orchestral suite in three movements that Rachmaninoff composed in America in 1940, and Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5.

The appearance of the London Symphony Orchestra, led by one of the world's most sought after conductors, Valerij Gergijev, is a first class cultural treat for all admirers of classical music. The London Symphony Orchestra held their first concert on June 9, 1904, conducted by the great Karl Richter. Since then, the orchestra has gathered top rate musicians, not only from the British Islands, but from around the world. The orchestra has been led by many world class conductors, such as André Previn, Claudio Abbado, Sir Colin Davis, etc. In addition to the unforgettable concerts of classical music for which they have achieved global acclaim, the London Symphony Orchestra has also started to record film music. Among those masterpieces, and definitely the most famous, is the music for the world renowned Harry Potter films. The London Symphony Orchestra is also known for its contributions to education.