Christian Curnyn conducts the BBC National Orchestra of Wales as they perform works by Rebel, Purcell and Haydn.

EPSG:4326

Haydn's Nelson Mass

Wales Millennium Centre

### Event Description: On the Transmigration of Souls - LPO

**Event Title:** On the Transmigration of Souls - LPO

**Date and Time:** Saturday, 18 January 2025, 7:30 PM

**Location:** Royal Festival Hall, London

**Tickets:** £7 - £70 (Book Now)

**Event Overview:**
Join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for an evocative evening of choral masterpieces under the baton of Conductor Emeritus Vladimir Jurowski. This concert, part of the "Moments Remembered" theme, features two monumental choral works that span centuries, offering a profound exploration of memory and meaning.

**Programme:**
1. **Haydn - Missa in tempore belli (41')**
   - A joyous Mass setting that subtly hints at the distant rumble of conflict.
   
2. **György Kurtág - Petite musique solennelle (6')**
   - A moment of solemn reflection, inviting the audience to delve into their own memories.

3. **John Adams - On the Transmigration of Souls (25')**
   - A poignant tribute to the victims of 9/11, contrasting yet complementing Haydn's work with its modern resonance.

**Performers:**
- **Vladimir Jurowski** - Conductor
- **Anna Devin** - Soprano
- **Hanna Hipp** - Mezzo-soprano
- **Rupert Charlesworth** - Tenor
- **Trevor Eliot Bowes** - Bass
- **London Philharmonic Choir**

**Special Pre-Concert Event:**
- **Time:** 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
- **Location:** Royal Festival Hall
- **Details:** A free talk by LPO 2024/25 Writer-in-Residence Jeremy Eichler on the evening’s programme.

**Offers & Discounts:**
- **Multi-Buy Series Discounts:** Save up to 30% on full-price tickets at the Southbank Centre, London.
- **Group Bookings:** Book 10 or more seats to access discounted tickets for Southbank Centre concerts.

**Critical Acclaim:**
"Magnificently played and totally cogent account . . . with the London Philharmonic providing razor-sharp accompaniment under Vladimir Jurowski's superb direction." - The Times

**Additional Information:**
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On the Transmigration of Souls

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Two towering choral works face each other across the centuries in London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Emeritus Vladimir Jurowski’s programme.

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