Max Baillie

Erik Rydvall

Olva Mjelva

London Symphony Orchestra

Join the Lodestar Trio for an unforgettable evening with the London Symphony Orchestra at LSO St Luke's on Tuesday, 1st October 2024, at 7:30 pm. This unique concert promises to be a genre-bending journey through the realms of Baroque and Nordic folk music, featuring an eclectic mix of compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Tarquinio Merula, Olav Mjelva, Max Baillie, and François Couperin.

The Lodestar Trio, comprising Max Baillie on violin, Erik Rydvall with the Swedish nyckelharpa, and Olva Mjelva on the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle, will lead you through an exhilarating performance that reimagines Bach's music alongside freewheeling folk-inflected works. This innovative ensemble, born from a cross-genre exploration, fuses folk traditions with Baroque reinvention, offering a fresh perspective on classical pieces.

The concert is set to conclude at approximately 8:30 pm, ensuring an evening packed with musical delights that will leave you inspired. Tickets are priced at £18, with a £1.50 booking fee applicable for online or phone transactions. For more information and to secure your spot at this not-to-be-missed event, please visit the Barbican website.

Produced by the Barbican, this event is a testament to the power of music to transcend boundaries and genres, promising an ebullient ride through the landscapes of classical and folk music. Don't miss your chance to experience the Lodestar Trio's innovative fusion of sounds in the heart of London.