London Symphony Orchestra/Jonathan Stockhammer
Half Six Fix: John Adams' Harmonielehre
Half Six Fix is a 60-minute burst of music to kick-start your evening. Grab a drink and take your seat, as Jonathan Stockhammer introduces you to the vast expanses of John Adams’ Harmonielehre.
Journey back to 1980s California. You’re standing on San Francisco’s Bay Bridge when a supertanker suddenly rockets into the air. Strange, yearning music plays beneath blue Californian skies. And amid the stars, a medieval monk chatters away to an all-American baby. Those are the visions that inspired John Adams’ Harmonielehre. It’s a modern classic on a blockbuster scale.
Adams grabs images from pop culture and collides them with a pulsing, glittering symphony orchestra. Some regard him as America’s greatest living composer and this evening, you might discover why.
‘The London Symphony Orchestra’s regular Half Six Fix is a quick shot rather than the full classical cocktail: one hour; one symphony; no messing around.’ – inews
Change of Artist
Sir Simon Rattle is recovering from Covid-19, and has consequently had to reduce his schedule. He will now no longer be able to conduct the LSO concerts at the Barbican on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 April.
The LSO is grateful to Jonathan Stockhammer for stepping in to conduct these two performances, and we look forward to welcoming Sir Simon for his next LSO concert on Sunday 23 April. The programmes for 19 and 20 April remain unchanged.
Posted Tue 18 Apr 5pm
The end time for this concert will be added here closer to the performance date
What is Half Six Fix?
A burst of music to start your evening, with a relaxed atmosphere and introductions from the conductor. Find out more.
'The London Symphony Orchestra’s regular Half Six Fix is a quick shot rather than the full classical cocktail: one hour; one symphony; no messing around.' (inews)
Programme
Performers
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Booking fees
£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
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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 [email protected] at least a week beforehand, to prebook a large-print programmme.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
