About

University of Sussex Symphony Orchestra recreates its own especially vivid and exciting programme from – astonishingly – 50 years ago when they played as part of the opening season of the newly-opened Gardner Arts Centre on 8 December 1969.

Featuring pianist Shin Suzuma as soloist in Beethoven’s moving piano concerto on the Steinway piano. Shin is a former University of Sussex music student, and now an acclaimed pianist and composer.

Brahms - Academic Festival Overture

Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 3

Stravinsky - Symphony in C

Shin Suzuma, solo piano

Jakob Masiak, leader

Professor Ed Hughes (Music – University of Sussex), conductor

Another University of Sussex alumnus, the author Ian McEwan, will join us for the evening to read aloud the programme notes he wrote for the original concert in 1969.

General Information

Access

If you have access requirements that you would like to discuss with us or would like to book a ticket for a Personal Assistant please contact the box office on 01273 678 822 or email boxoffice@attenboroughcentre.com.

Concessions

The concession rate is available for students, University of Sussex staff, Over 60s, and people in receipt of JSA or DLA/PIP. Proof of eligibility may be required on the door or at the box office (if collecting). Personal assistance tickets are available for free for customers who would otherwise be unable to attend the venue. Please contact the box office on 01273 678822 or email boxoffice@attenboroughcentre.com for further information.

Box Office Opening Times

The box office (phone line and drop-in service) is open from 10am to 4pm, Mondays to Fridays. The box office is also open one hour before the advertised show start time.