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Conductor

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, “a brilliant musician and an extraordinary visionary” (The Wall Street Journal), presents an enthralling exploration of the keyboard fantasy. Anchored by four of Mozart’s kaleidoscopic fantasies, Aimard’s program spans the glittering intricacies of Dutch Baroque master Sweelinck, Beethoven’s mercurial Op. 77 and Benjamin’s 1985 Fantasy on Iambic Rhythm.

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Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Symphony Center

Themes of nostalgia, childhood, and the passage of time abound in this whimsical concert, which concludes with Ravel’s enchanting ballet score, transporting us to the forest where Tom Thumb's trail of crumbs falls victim to various songbirds, amidst a sweetly innocent love scene between Beauty and the Beast, and concludes with an ecstatic celebration of nature in "The Enchanted Garden."

Ravel's Mother Goose

Severance Music Center

Experience an unforgettable evening of innovative and captivating classical music with Camerata Pacifica in their highly-anticipated January Concert of 2024. This event will showcase the talents of world-renowned composers and award-winning soloists.

First on is "Shadowline" by Sir George Benjamin, a contemporary composer known for his evocative and dynamic compositions. This will be followed by a brand new work by the talented Niloufar Nourbakhsh, whose music has been praised for its rich and emotive quality.

Joining the Camerata Pacifica ensemble will be an exceptional lineup of soloists, each a master of their respective instrument. Pianist and harpsichordist Gilles Vonsattel, violinist YuEun Kim, cellist Ani Aznavoorian, percussionist Ji Hye Jung, clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester, and soprano Cristina Bakhoum Sanchez will grace the stage with their virtuosity and artistry.

January Concert 2024

Colburn School

The Huntington

Music Academy of the West

The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

Piano soloist Gilles Vonsattel, guest artists, and members of the Grossman Ensemble take the stage under the baton of Stefan Asbury in a riveting performance of works by Oliver Knussen and Sir George Benjamin alongside the CCCC's first performance and Chicago premiere of a composition by founder and director Augusta Read Thomas. As part of the program, poet and novelist Rachel DeWoskin will read her poems "anthrosphere" and "arrhythmia," from her collection "absolute animal."

George Benjamin and Oliver Knussen Tribute Concert

Logan Center

Das Ensemble Modern begeht in diesem Jahr sein vierzigjähriges Bestehen. Beim Musikfest Berlin gestaltet es einen Konzertabend mit zwei Vertrauten: Mit dem Komponisten und Dirigenten George Benjamin, mit dem das Ensemble bereits seit vielen Jahren regelmäßig zusammen arbeitet, und mit Wolfgang Rihm, dessen raum- und zeitgreifende Komposition „Jagden und Formen“ es bereits vor 12 Jahren uraufführte. Damals war „Jagden und Formen“ noch eine überschaubare Partitur, die sich über die Jahre zu einer gigantischen Werklandschaft von einer Stunde Dauer entwickelt hat.

Benjamin | Rihm

Philharmonie

**Boulez, Benjamin, and Brahms 4: A Musical Celebration with the London Symphony Orchestra**

Join us for an enchanting evening of music as the London Symphony Orchestra presents "Boulez, Benjamin, and Brahms 4" at the Barbican on Thursday, 9 January 2025, at 7 pm. This special concert, under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle and featuring the extraordinary soprano Barbara Hannigan, promises a bewitching programme that contrasts the glittering soundscapes of Pierre Boulez, the lyrical world premiere from George Benjamin, and the grandeur of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 4.

**Programme Highlights:**
- **Pierre Boulez:** Éclat – 8 mins
- **George Benjamin:** Interludes and Aria from Lessons in Love and Violence (World Premiere) – 15 mins
- **Interval**
- **Johannes Brahms:** Symphony No. 4 – 42 mins

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Sir Simon Rattle
- **Soprano:** Barbara Hannigan
- **Orchestra:** London Symphony Orchestra

The concert will conclude at approximately 8:35 pm, including a 20-minute interval. 

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets are available at various price points (£70, £55, £39, £26, £18) with a £4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. Special discounts are available, including Wildcards (£12/£16) 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:**
2025 marks the centenary year of legendary composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, and Sir Simon Rattle pays tribute with a performance of Éclat, a seminal piece exploring the essence of sound. The concert also features a world premiere from George Benjamin, created as a gift for Rattle’s 70th birthday, alongside Brahms’ tragically grand Symphony No. 4, full of melody and warm orchestral colours.

This concert is not just a performance but a celebration of musical innovation, creativity, and the enduring legacy of these composers. Join us for an unforgettable night of music with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican.

**Booking and Additional Information:**
For tickets and further details, please visit the LSO website or the Barbican website. You can also book by phone or in person at the Barbican Centre. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live music with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Boulez, Benjamin and Brahms 4

Barbican Centre

2025 marks the centenary year of the legendary composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, and Sir Simon Rattle kicks off the LSO’s celebrations with Éclat. An exploration of sound itself, for Rattle it’s ‘one of Boulez’s seminal pieces, a piece where you not only conduct, but you almost compose as you go along'. 

George Benjamin

Composer, Conductor

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 9, 2025

Boulez, Benjamin and Brahms 4 · London Symphony Orchestra

Jan 9, 2025

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle · Barbican Centre

22 - 23 Feb, 2025

Chamber Concert · Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Feb 25, 2024

Pierre-Laurent Aimard · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

15 - 17 Feb, 2024

Ravel's Mother Goose · The Cleveland Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in At First Light for Chamber Orchestra by Benjamin

Musikfest Berlin

Conductor in Jagden und Formen for Orchestra by Rihm

Musikfest Berlin

Conductor in Ma mère l'Oye by Ravel

The Cleveland Orchestra

Conductor in glut by Ammann

The Cleveland Orchestra

Conductor in The Way to Castle Yonder by Knussen

The Cleveland Orchestra

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