RCM Symphony Orchestra: Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Saint-Saëns Symphony no 3

The first in a series of French greats, performed by the RCM Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir Antonio Pappano, who holds an honorary doctorate from the College. Saint-Saëns’ epic final symphony, dedicated to the memory of Franz Liszt, is as much a summation of its composers own career as it is a grand essay on symphonic form. Memorable themes, dazzling piano passages and an organ-led finale have made this work a concert hall favourite. We would like t