**Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein, and Tchaikovsky with the London Symphony Orchestra**

Join us for a festive evening that promises to swing you into the holiday spirit with the London Symphony Orchestra's "Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein, and Tchaikovsky." This special concert, under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano and featuring the talented Frank Dupree on piano, will take place at the Barbican on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, at 7pm.

**Program Highlights:**
- **George Gershwin:** Overture to Girl Crazy (7 mins)
- **Leonard Bernstein arr. Lukas Foss:** Prelude, Fugue and Riffs (9 mins)
- **Nikolai Kapustin:** Piano Concerto No. 4 (23 mins)
- **Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn arr. Jeff Tyzik:** The Nutcracker Suite (17 mins)
- **Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky:** Selections from The Nutcracker (15 mins)
- **Leroy Anderson:** Sleigh Ride (3 mins)

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Sir Antonio Pappano
- **Piano:** Frank Dupree
- **Clarinet:** Sérgio Pires
- **Orchestra:** London Symphony Orchestra

The concert will conclude at approximately 8:45 pm, including a 20-minute interval. The performance will be repeated on 19 December.

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets are available at various price points, starting from £18 to £70, with a £4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. Special discounts are available, including Wildcards for guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day, Multibuy Discounts of up to 40%, and special rates for groups, students, and 18s-and-under.

**About the Concert:**
This concert blends classical music with jazz, featuring some of Christmas's most beloved tunes alongside a riotous ride with Kapustin, Gershwin’s most swinging tunes, and Bernstein at his exuberant best. The LSO and Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano, along with the evening's soloists, promise an unforgettable night that bridges the gap between classical form and jazz club energy.

**Booking Your Tickets:**
- **Online:** lso.co.uk or barbican.org.uk
- **By Phone:** +44 20 7870 2500 (Monday to Friday, 12:00-5:30 pm)
- **In Person:** at the Barbican Centre (no booking fee)

For more information on refunds, exchanges, and discounts, please visit the LSO or Barbican websites.

Don't miss this jazzy, festive celebration that's sure to delight audiences and get everyone in the holiday spirit. Book your tickets now for a magical evening with the London Symphony Orchestra!

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Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky

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Kapustin’s Fourth Piano Concerto conjures up a great night at a jazz club, with a wild piano solo and a drum-kit. Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangements give bring the same vibe to Tchaikovsky the same vibe, soft-shoe shuffling through The Nutcracker. Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride is a perfect, old-school Christmas finale to take us into the festive season.

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with the London Symphony Orchestra's "Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky" concert, a dazzling evening that blends classical music with the infectious rhythms of jazz. Under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano and featuring the virtuosic Frank Dupree on piano, this concert promises to be an unforgettable highlight of the holiday season.

Scheduled for Thursday, 19 December 2024, at the iconic Barbican, the performance kicks off at 7pm and will conclude around 8:45pm, including a 20-minute interval. The program is a vibrant celebration of music that crosses genres and eras, starting with George Gershwin's "Overture: Girl Crazy" and moving through Leonard Bernstein's "Prelude, Fugue and Riffs," arranged by Lukas Foss. Nikolai Kapustin's "Piano Concerto No. 4" adds a contemporary jazz twist, leading into a unique rendition of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite," arranged by Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn and Jeff Tyzik, before concluding with Leroy Anderson's festive "Sleigh Ride."

The London Symphony Orchestra, along with Sir Antonio Pappano, Frank Dupree, and Sérgio Pires on clarinet, will guide the audience through a musical journey that celebrates the joy and playfulness of the holiday season. This concert is not only a testament to the versatility and talent of the performers but also a tribute to the enduring appeal of Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, and Bernstein's music, reimagined through the lens of jazz and swing.

Tickets are available in a range of prices to suit all budgets, with discounts available for multiple bookings, young people, students, and groups. For those looking for a spontaneous night out, limited Wildcard tickets offer guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day of the concert.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the London Symphony Orchestra as they explore the intersection of classical music and jazz in a festive setting. Book your tickets now for a night of exhilarating performances that promise to swing you into the Christmas spirit.

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