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Join us for an exquisite afternoon of chamber music at LSO St Luke's with the New Generation Artists: Quatuor Arod, part of the BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert series. This captivating performance is scheduled for Thursday, 19th September 2024, starting at 1pm and concluding at approximately 2.05pm. The Quatuor Arod, renowned for their dynamic and insightful interpretations, will explore the profound depths of String Quartet No 2 by Karol Szymanowski followed by the emotional richness of Robert Schumann's String Quartet No 3. This event not only promises to be a feast for the senses but will also be recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3, offering you a chance to be part of a unique musical experience. Tickets are priced at £16, with concessions available at £14, and a special rate of £6 for under-18s. A booking fee of £1.50 per transaction applies. Attendees can also benefit from multibuy discounts, concessions for students and groups, and free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members. Booking your tickets is easy and can be done online at lso.co.uk, by phone, or in person at the Barbican Centre with no booking fee. For those looking to save, consider our multibuy discounts or group booking options. Please note, as this event is being recorded for broadcast, we kindly ask all attendees to minimize noise and disturbance during the performance and to ensure all phones and devices are switched off. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the exceptional talent of Quatuor Arod as they bring to life the works of Szymanowski and Schumann in the intimate setting of LSO St Luke's. Book your tickets now and be part of a memorable musical journey.

Experience the grandeur of classical music with the London Symphony Orchestra's captivating performance of "Chopin and Mahler 1" at the Barbican. This exceptional concert, taking place on Thursday, 19th September 2024 at 7pm, promises an evening of sublime music under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano, featuring the virtuosic Yuja Wang on piano. The concert will open with Karol Szymanowski's Concert Overture, setting the stage with its 16 minutes of enchanting melodies. The spotlight then shifts to Frédéric Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2, a masterpiece lasting 30 minutes that showcases the piano's lyrical capabilities in a closely woven partnership with the orchestra. After an interval, the evening culminates with Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1, an epic 57-minute journey through nature, nostalgia, and a bold, thrilling finale. Sir Antonio Pappano, the LSO's Chief Conductor, alongside the remarkable Yuja Wang, will bring these compositions to life, offering audiences a unique blend of romantic elegance and orchestral grandeur. The concert is set to conclude at approximately 9.10pm, including a 20-minute interval, ensuring an unforgettable night of music. Tickets for this sold-out event were available in a range of prices, with options for everyone to enjoy this spectacular performance. Additionally, the concert offered various discounts and booking options, including Wildcards for guaranteed entry and multibuy discounts, making it accessible to a wide audience. For those unable to secure tickets, the performance will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3, allowing music lovers everywhere to partake in the beauty of this concert. This event not only highlights the London Symphony Orchestra's commitment to bringing classical music to the forefront but also showcases the incredible talents of Sir Antonio Pappano and Yuja Wang, making it a must-experience for anyone passionate about music.

In Mahler’s First Symphony, the earth wakens to sounds of nature and nostalgic folk songs in the first movement. The middle movement is charm itself, while the finale is a funeral march to the tune of ‘Frère Jacques’. Not for nothing was the symphony nicknamed Titan.

Swedish pianist Peter Jablonski is also half Polish, and the Polish connections in this programme are strong: Scottish piano virtuoso Ronald Stevenson’s suite on Paderewski’s sole opera (Jablonski’s recording of selected piano works by Stevenson is released on Ondine on 4 October 2024), a selection of works by Szymanowski, and the intricate Second Sonata (1953) of Grażyna Bacewicz, whose works for piano and piano and orchestra he recently recorded to great critical acclaim.

One of the focuses of the violinist’s busy career is the recital repertoire, often in conjunction with tonight’s pianist: she also makes a feature of championing contemporary music. British composer Charlotte Bray has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices of her generation: Mriya – which means ‘dream’ in Ukrainian

Two major figures from Polish music – the virtuoso violinist Henryk Wieniawski (1835-80) and the wide-ranging, folk-influenced Szymanowski – are drawn on by the duo; the violinist aptly won Second Prize at the International Henryk Wieniawski Competition in Poznań in 2016.

Revolutions aren’t always noisy – and as the world around them broke up in war and turmoil, Dora Pejačević and Karol Szymanowski let their imaginations soar, creating beauty that still thrills and ravishes today. The young Strauss pictures eternity, and Richard Wagner writes a wordless poem to the love of his life: music so intimate that it almost feels as if we shouldn’t be listening.

Revolutions aren’t always noisy – and as the world around them broke up in war and turmoil, Dora Pejačević and Karol Szymanowski let their imaginations soar, creating beauty that still thrills and ravishes today. The young Strauss pictures eternity, and Richard Wagner writes a wordless poem to the love of his life: music so intimate that it almost feels as if we shouldn’t be listening.

The British pianist and composer has shown a predilection for rare repertoire, especially from the Romantic period and the 20th Century, which has seen him champion such figures as the Austrian Egon Kornauth (1891-1959) and the Ukrainian Felix Blumenfeld (1863-1931). International Record Review found his interpretations on CD of the former ‘most engaging and enterprising ... [he] is a most perceptive advocate of this music.’

Join the London Symphony Orchestra for an enthralling evening of music featuring Szymanowski and Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique. This captivating concert is set to take place at the Barbican on Thursday, 22 May 2025, starting at 7pm. Under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano and featuring the virtuosic Lisa Batiashvili on violin, the evening promises to be a journey through dreams and fantasies, from the enigmatic tones of Szymanowski to the rock’n’roll spirit of Berlioz’s most famous work. The concert will open with Hector Berlioz's "Overture: Le corsaire," a piece inspired by Byron's love of piracy and a failed affair, setting the stage for an evening of colorful and passionate music. Following this, Karol Szymanowski's "Violin Concerto No. 1" will transport the audience with its haunting and ecstatic melodies, perfectly suited to Batiashvili's exquisite sound. After a brief interval, the night will culminate with Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique," a wild ride through a drug-fueled hallucination, full of astonishing orchestral effects and triggered by thwarted love. The concert is scheduled to conclude at approximately 8:55pm, including a 20-minute interval. Tickets are available in a range of prices to suit all budgets, with a £4 booking fee applicable per online or phone transaction. Additionally, attendees can save on their booking with various discounts available, including Wildcards for guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day, multibuy discounts, and special rates for groups, young people, and students. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the London Symphony Orchestra's masterful performance, showcasing the talents of Lisa Batiashvili and the imaginative works of Szymanowski and Berlioz. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable musical journey.