Berlioz鈥檚 fizzing comedy overture and Stravinksy鈥檚 pulsating Symphony in Three Movements frame the pure, sunlit song of Brahms鈥檚 ever-popular Violin Concerto, written on a summer holiday in the Austrian Alps. It鈥檚 played tonight by the brilliant Canadian James Ehnes, making a welcome return to The Bridgewater Hall. Ravel鈥檚 seductive La Valse completes the programme.

Preview, 6.30pm

Nicholas Collon in conversation with the 大象传媒 Philharmonic鈥檚 General Manager Simon Webb.