### Event Description: Mahler’s Eighth - London Philharmonic Orchestra

**Event Title:** Mahler’s Eighth - LPO

**Date and Time:** Saturday, 26 April 2025, 7:30 PM

**Location:** Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London

**Ticket Prices:** £7 - £70

**Event Overview:**
Experience the grandeur of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, often referred to as the "Symphony of a Thousand," in a semi-staged performance. This monumental work, known for its massive scale and profound impact, will be brought to life by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Edward Gardner. The performance promises to be an overwhelming musical experience, featuring a world-class ensemble of soloists and choirs.

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Edward Gardner
- **Sopranos:** Sarah Wegener, Emma Bell, Jennifer France
- **Mezzo-sopranos:** Christine Rice, Jennifer Johnston
- **Tenor:** Andreas Schager
- **Bass-baritones:** Tomasz Konieczny, Derek Welton
- **Choirs:** London Philharmonic Choir, London Symphony Chorus, Tiffin Boys' Choir

**Special Notes:**
- This concert has been specially developed in collaboration with the Southbank Centre.
- The performance is expected to be a season finale that will resonate with the audience, making it a must-attend event for classical music enthusiasts.

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

**Booking Information:**
- Tickets are available for purchase now. Secure your seats to witness this extraordinary musical event.

**Additional Information:**
- The concert has received high praise, with The Guardian noting, "The evening ultimately belonged to Gardner, his orchestra, and those superb choirs."

**Recording:**
- For those who wish to relive the experience, a recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 conducted by Jurowski is available on the LPO Label.

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Join us for an unforgettable evening as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Edward Gardner, brings Mahler’s Eighth Symphony to life in a performance that promises to set the heavens ringing.

Mahler’s Eighth

Royal Festival Hall

Join us for a soul-stirring evening as the London Symphony Orchestra presents "Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise" at the Barbican on Sunday, 3rd November 2024, at 7pm. This unique concert experience, curated and conducted by the esteemed André J Thomas, promises to blend the unrestrained power of American gospel music with the symphonic grandeur of the LSO, accompanied by a chorus of over 250 voices from across the London community.

The evening will showcase enlivening music, both traditional and modern, in arrangements for orchestra and choir by some of the most impactful gospel artists and composers of the 20th century, including Brandon Boyd, Nolan Williams, Jr., Margaret Bonds, Brandon Waddles, Moses Hogan, Rosephanye Powell, Joe Pace, Carol Cymbala, Kurt Carr, Raymond Wise, and Frances Fonza Smith. André J Thomas, an LSO Associate Artist and a veritable expert in American gospel music, brings this growing trend from the US to the UK, taking iconic gospel music originally written for choirs and smaller groups and placing it in a fresh, bold symphonic envelope.

The concert will also feature performances by the London Symphony Chorus, Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, and LSO Community Voices, making for an evening of uplifting music that promises to ignite the spirit and celebrate the rich heritage of gospel music.

The concert will conclude at approximately 9pm, including a 20-minute interval. Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from £35, £26, to £18, plus a £4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. Additional discounts and booking options are available, including Wildcards for guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day, Multibuy Discounts, and special rates for groups, students, and 18s-and-under.

Don't miss this extraordinary blend of gospel and symphony, a testament to the power of music to unite, uplift, and inspire. Book your tickets now for "Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise" and be part of a memorable night at the Barbican with the London Symphony Orchestra.

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Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise

Barbican Centre

Hear enlivening traditional and modern arrangements for orchestra and choir by some of the most impactful gospel artists writing and performing in the US today, plus giants of the 20th century.

With this concert, André J Thomas brings a growing trend in the US over to the UK – taking iconic gospel music originally written for choirs and smaller groups, and putting them in a fresh, bold symphonic envelope. ‘Part of my role as Associate Artist is to find and create arrangements that work for the LSO – I’m like a detective tracking everything down!’

London Symphony Chorus

Apr 26, 2025

Mahler’s Eighth

Nov 3, 2024

Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise

London Symphony Chorus