Sir Antonio Pappano opens a new chapter as Chief Conductor of the LSO, conjuring stunning landscapes from Nielsen and Sibelius - and a world premiere from James MacMillan.
Nielsen conjures up a sun rising from the darkness in his Helios Overture, lighting up the sparkling Aegean sea. At the end of the day, the sun – and the music – sinks below the horizon.
James MacMillan has explored the concerto in many forms – from saxophone to organ to percussion . The prospect of a brand new work, this time placing the whole orchestra in the spotlight, is truly exciting.
The first of Sibelius’ seven symphonies is bursting with melodic invention and beautiful solos for woodwind and strings. In Pappano's own words, 'I hear those typical Sibelian evocations of nature, and the primeval history of that land' – concluding a programme that speaks of light, sky and landscape.
This performance will end at approximately 9.10pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).
Pre-Concert, Barbican Foyers
Fanfares by Cassie Kinoshi, performed by LSO & LSO Discovery musicians
Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Programme
* Concerto for Orchestra commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra and co-comissioned by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra with the support of the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation.
Performers
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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.
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