This dramatic overture to Weber’s romantic opera Oberon depicts the King of the Fairies as he uses his magic powers to help the hero accomplish a seemingly impossible task.

Prokofiev’s spectacular G minor Violin Concerto was written in 1935 and received its première in Madrid. A simple violin melody related to traditional Russian folk music mixes with the vibrant rhythms of Spain in a unique and exciting work.

Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin was first performed in 1879. The highlights performed this evening depicting a selfish hero who lives to regret his blasé rejection of a young woman’s love and his careless incitement of a fatal duel with his best friend.

The opening notes of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 must be one of the best-known introductions, typical of the Classic period with “fate knocking at the door” – and used in popular music adaptations by ELO, Chuck Berry, Judge Judy theme and Saturday Night Fever!

Tickets: £15, £5 (student/child), available from the Box Office