Prokofiev’s mind-blowing second Symphony, plus early Beethoven and a charming opener from Schubert.
Schubert’s Die Zauberharfe is from one of his few stageworks, and this is its cheerfully bustling overture.
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 1 is a tribute to the composer’s formidable skill at the keyboard. It has a lightness of touch alongside hints of the storminess Beethoven would become known for.
Prokofiev’s Second Symphony is a whirlwind. The first movement is forceful and with an edge-of-the-seat intensity. The second takes a gentle theme through a series of intricate variations.
Change of soloist
Alice Sara Ott has regretfully had to withdraw from the concert with the LSO and Gianandrea Noseda on Thursday 10 April, due to having tendonitis which requires her to rest. Alice is very much looking forward to returning to perform with the LSO next autumn. The LSO is grateful to Pierre-Laurent Aimard for agreeing to step in as soloist for Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 1 at short notice. Posted 2 April 4.30pm. Ticket holders will be notified via email.
The concert will finish at approximately 8.55pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).
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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
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