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It’s the latest experience from our years long partnership. Five visiting principals from the London Symphony Orchestra deliver a taste of the classics from across the pond.

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LSO Chamber Showcase

Music Academy of the West

Experience an electrifying evening with the London Symphony Orchestra as they present a captivating concert featuring the works of Vivier, Haydn, and Bartók. Join us at the iconic Barbican on Thursday, 20 March 2025, at 7pm for a performance that promises to be both epic and vast. Under the baton and voice of the multi-talented Barbara Hannigan, both conductor and soprano, the evening will explore miracles and myths through music that spans the surreal to the celestial.

The concert will open with Claude Debussy's "Syrinx for Solo Flute," a piece that evokes the desperate escape of the nymph Syrinx from the god Pan, performed by Gareth Davies, LSO Principal Flute. This will be followed by Jean Sibelius' "Luonnotar," a work that delves into the origins of the earth, and Claude Vivier's "Orion," which takes the audience on a journey through the mysteries of outer space. The first half will conclude with Golfam Khayam's "Je ne suis pas une fable à conter," inspired by the rich tapestry of Persian carpets.

After the interval, the orchestra will present Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 39, a piece that combines delicacy with determination, and Béla Bartók's "The Miraculous Mandarin Suite," a thrilling score that defies death itself.

The concert will conclude at approximately 8:45 pm, including a 20-minute interval. Tickets are available in various price ranges, with a booking fee per online or phone transaction. Special discounts are available, including Wildcards for guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day, multibuy discounts, and special rates for groups, students, and under-18s.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the London Symphony Orchestra and Barbara Hannigan in a performance that bridges the gap between the mythic and the modern. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable night of music at the Barbican.

Gareth Davies

Flutist

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 20, 2025

Vivier, Haydn and Bartók · London Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Jul 25, 2023

LSO Chamber Showcase · Music Academy of the West

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