
Joyce DiDonato’s ‘Favourite Things’ – operatic arias from the 17th and 18th centuries – are brought spectacularly to life by a true vocal superstar.
The sunlit voice and exuberant personality of mezzo Joyce DiDonato have made her a hot ticket here at the Barbican. For this fabulously theatrical recital, she’s accompanied by the Italian period instrument ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro (motto: ‘We have the guts!’), who regularly burn up the stage. They’re ideal partners for this most spirited of singers.
‘There are some singers who really put on a show’ wrote The Arts Desk when DiDonato brought her last concept album, War and Peace to the Barbican. ‘Joyce DiDonato might just be the queen of this select band’. Her favourite things this time are unashamedly baroque but whether it’s the emotional theatre of Monteverdi, Cesti and Dowland, or the grand passions of Handel and Gluck, you can depend upon this team to bring the house down.
End-time to be announced nearer the event.
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Barbican Hall
Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in row U at the rear of the stalls (up to sixteen, depth of row 180cm) and the back row of the circle (four), both with fold-down companion seats. Some seats in row S of the stalls for people with very limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the concert hall where there are a limited number of suitable seats in row G of the stalls. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the concert hall. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
Free large-print programmes
These are available for most of our concerts. Please contact access@barbican.org.uk at least a week beforehand, to prebook a large-print programmme.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.