Concert Listings January to July 2022

January to July 2022Concert Listings

WELCOME I am delighted to share details of the second half of the London Symphony Orchestra’s 2021/22 season at the Barbican, taking place between January and July 2022.

Highlights include world premieres of works by Unsuk Chin, Helen Grime and LSO Panufnik Composer Joel Järventausta, the long-awaited UK premiere of Francisco Coll’s Violin Concerto, and the chance to hear more of Julian Anderson’s new work for voices and orchestra, Exiles.

In Music Director Sir Simon Rattle’s programmes, we hear the music of composers from Sibelius, Brahms, Bartók and Weill, to Gershwin and John Adams. We welcome LSO Principal Guest Conductors Gianandrea Noseda and François-Xavier Roth, the former continuing his exploration of Shostakovich symphonies, alongside other Russian greats – Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev – and Beethoven.

In March we mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Barbican with Haydn’s Creation, conducted by Sir Simon and featuring an all-star line-up of singers, with a celebration of our young composers and instrumentalists in the foyers beforehand. In June Sir Antonio Pappano, the LSO’s Chief Conductor Designate from 2023, conducts two programmes with a distinctly Italian flavour.

And we look forward to welcoming many more guest conductors and soloists to join us on the Barbican stage in these months. In April and June trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger joins the Orchestra for an Artist Portrait series, in celebration of his 60th birthday, with music by Helen Grime and Betsy Jolas. André J Thomas conducts a special programme celebrating the tradition of gospel music in May, and Barbara Hannigan returns in February, for concerts that take listeners on a journey from Paris to America.

Further to these Barbican concerts, we are delighted to present a full schedule of events at LSO St Luke’s, including LSO Discovery Free Friday Lunchtime Concerts and our regular resident series of Lunchtime and Early Evening concerts in partnership with BBC Radio 3.

I hope that you will find much to enjoy, and I look forward to welcoming you back to an LSO concert soon.

Kathryn McDowell CBE DL Managing Director

Welcome from Kathryn McDowell

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Monday 3 January 7pm Barbican

NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

Programme to be announced.

National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

Season Concerts January

Thursday 6 January 7pm Barbican

UNSUK CHIN, SIBELIUS & BARTÓK

Unsuk Chin Violin Concerto No 2, ‘Scherben der Stille’ (world premiere)* Sibelius Symphony No 7 Bartók The Miraculous Mandarin – Suite

Sir Simon Rattle conductor Leonidas Kavakos violin

* Commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, with the support of the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation.

Sunday 9 January 7pm Barbican

JULIAN ANDERSON, WEBERN & DVOŘÁK

Julian Anderson Suite from ‘Exiles’* Mahler Blumine from Symphony No 1 Rott Third movement from Symphony in E major Interval Webern Six Pieces for Orchestra (1928 version) Dvořák Symphony No 7

Sir Simon Rattle conductor London Symphony Chorus Simon Halsey chorus director

* Commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Bayerischer Rundfunk.

Please check lso.co.uk for the latest concert information and finish times.

Thursday 27 January 7pm Barbican

TCHAIKOVSKY FIFTH SYMPHONY

Ravel Le tombeau de Couperin Mozart Violin Concerto No 5 Interval Tchaikovsky Symphony No 5

Nathalie Stutzmann conductor Alina Ibragimova violin

Unsuk Chin Nathalie StutzmannLeonidas Kavakos Sir Simon Rattle

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Season Concerts February & MarchThursday 3 February 7pm Barbican

SHOSTAKOVICH & BEETHOVEN

Shostakovich Symphony No 14 Interval Beethoven Symphony No 7

Gianandrea Noseda conductor Elena Stikhina soprano Alexander Vinogradov bass

Sunday 6 February 7pm Sunday 13 February 7pm Barbican

BEETHOVEN & SHOSTAKOVICH

Beethoven Piano Concerto No 5, ‘Emperor’ Interval Shostakovich Symphony No 15

Gianandrea Noseda conductor Beatrice Rana piano

Thursday 17 February 7pm Barbican

COPLAND, OFFENBACH & WEILL

Copland Music for the Theatre Offenbach arr Rosenthal Selections from ‘La Gaîté Parisienne’ Weill arr Elliott Youkali; Lost in the Stars

Barbara Hannigan conductor & soprano

Wednesday 23 February 6.30pm Barbican

HALF SIX FIX: LA VOIX HUMAINE

Poulenc La voix humaine

A different way to experience the LSO, with introductions to the music from the conductor and a relaxed atmosphere.

Barbara Hannigan conductor, soprano & presenter

Thursday 24 February 7pm Barbican

LA VOIX HUMAINE

Strauss Metamorphosen Interval Poulenc La voix humaine

Barbara Hannigan conductor & soprano

Sunday 27 February 2.30pm Barbican Suitable for 7- to 12-year-olds

LSO DISCOVERY FAMILY CONCERT: HOW TO BUILD AN ORCHESTRA

When it comes to making music, there’s nothing like an orchestra! Learn how the instruments come together to make onstage magic.

Rachel Leach presenter

Thursday 3 March 8pm Sunday 6 March 7pm Barbican

HAYDN CREATION

Haydn The Creation (sung in English)

Sir Simon Rattle conductor Lucy Crowe soprano Andrew Staples tenor Roderick Williams baritone London Symphony Chorus Simon Halsey chorus director

3 March 6.30pm Pre-Concert Foyer Performances Featuring LSO composers and young musicians.

3 March part of the Barbican’s 40th Anniversary

Wednesday 9 March 7pm Barbican

SIBELIUS & BARTÓK

Berlioz Overture: Le corsaire Hannah Kendall The Spark Catchers Sibelius Symphony No 7 Interval Bartók The Miraculous Mandarin – Suite Ravel La valse

Sir Simon Rattle conductor

Thursday 10 March 7pm Barbican

DVOŘÁK, WALKER & SCHUMANN

Dvořák American Suite Op 98b Walker Lilacs for voice and orchestra Schumann Symphony No 2

Sir Simon Rattle conductor Nicole Cabell soprano

Saturday 12 March 6.30pm LSO St Luke’s

BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTOS

Beethoven Violin Concerto Op 61 Fragment from Violin Concerto in C Major

Simon Rattle conductor Veronika Eberle violin

Please note venue and start time. Limited tickets available.

Barbara Hannigan

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Season Concerts AprilSunday 3 April 7pm Barbican

LSO FUTURES

Strauss Till Eulenspiegel Helen Grime Trumpet Concerto (world premiere)‡ Interval Joel Järventausta Sunfall (world premiere)* Francisco Coll Violin Concerto (UK premiere)† Strauss Death and Transfiguration

François-Xavier Roth conductor Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin Håkan Hardenberger trumpet

‡ Commissioned by the Koussevitzky Foundation, Library of Congress, London Symphony Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra.

* Commissioned through the LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme, generously supported by Lady Hamlyn and The Helen Hamlyn Trust.

† Commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Luxembourg & Philharmonie Luxembourg, Seattle Symphony, the NTR ZaterdagMatinee, Radio 4’s concert series in the Concertgebouw and Bamberger Symphoniker, with the support of the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation.

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Sunday 10 April 7pm Barbican

PROKOFIEV FIFTH SYMPHONY

George Stevenson Vanishing City* Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Interval Prokofiev Symphony No 5

Gianandrea Noseda conductor Janine Jansen violin

* Commissioned through the LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme, generously supported by Lady Hamlyn and The Helen Hamlyn Trust.

Sunday 24 April 7pm Barbican

STRAVINSKY THE FIREBIRD

Ravel Mother Goose – Suite Dani Howard Trombone Concerto Interval Qigang Chen L’Eloignement Stravinsky The Firebird – Suite (1919 version)

Xian Zhang conductor Peter Moore trombone

Wednesday 27 April 6.30pm Barbican

HALF SIX FIX: THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS

Weill The Seven Deadly Sins

A different way to experience the LSO, with introductions to the music from the conductor and a relaxed atmosphere.

Sir Simon Rattle conductor & presenter Magdalena Kožená mezzo-soprano

Thursday 28 April 7pm Barbican

KURT WEILL

Weill Little Threepenny Music Death in the Forest The Seven Deadly Sins

Sir Simon Rattle conductor Magdalena Kožená mezzo-soprano

Peter Moore Xian Zhang


Season Concerts May & JuneSaturday 7 May 2.30pm Barbican Suitable for 7- to 12-year-olds

LSO DISCOVERY FAMILY CONCERT: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF DOCTOR COPERNICUS

Join the Orchestra on an exciting musical adventure helping a time-travelling Professor find her faithful assistant. Featuring music by Bach, Berlioz, Bernstein, Bliss, Pärt, Rossini, Shostakovich and Silvestri.

Sunday 8 May 7pm Barbican

SIBELIUS SECOND SYMPHONY

Sofia Gubaidulina Offertorium Interval Sibelius Symphony No 2

Dima Slobodeniouk conductor Baiba Skride violin


MAHLER FIFTH SYMPHONY

Programme to include: Mahler Symphony No 5

Michael Tilson Thomas conductor

Wednesday 18 May 6.30pm LSO St Luke’s

BOULANGER, DALBAVIE & TCHAIKOVKSY

Lili Boulanger D’un matin de printemps Marc-André Dalbavie Flute Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No 4

Marta Gardolińska conductor Gareth Davies flute



ANDRÉ J THOMAS: GOSPEL CELEBRATION

A celebration of the tradition of gospel music.

André J Thomas conductor London Symphony Chorus Simon Halsey chorus director

Thursday 2 June 7pm Barbican

PETRASSI, PUCCINI & DE SABATA

Gabrieli Canzone for Brass Petrassi Concerto for Orchestra No 5 Puccini Capriccio sinfonico De Sabata Juventus

Sir Antonio Pappano conductor

Sunday 5 June 7pm Barbican

IL PRIGIONIERO

Respighi Church Windows Interval Dallapiccola Il prigioniero

Sir Antonio Pappano conductor London Symphony Chorus Simon Halsey chorus director

Sunday 12 June 7pm Barbican

HAYDN, MOZART & GERSHWIN

Haydn Symphony No 86 Mozart Piano Concerto No 18 Interval Gershwin Cuban Overture John Adams I Still Dance (London premiere) Gershwin An American in Paris

Sir Simon Rattle conductor Imogen Cooper piano

André J Thomas Sir Antonio Pappano


LSO Discovery at LSO St Luke’sFriday 21 January, 18 February, 8 April, 29 April, 20 May, 17 June, 1 July 12.30–1.15pm Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s

FREE FRIDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS

Free, 45-minute, informal concerts at LSO St Luke’s, with introductions from presenter Rachel Leach. Visit lso.co.uk/freefridays for full details.

Sunday 20 February & Saturday 25 June 10.30–11.15am & 12.30–1.15pm Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s

MUSICAL STORYTELLING For under-5s

LSO musicians retell a popular children’s story through music. Dance and sing as the instruments bring the tale to life.

Monday 28 March 7pm Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s

LSO DISCOVERY CHOIRS: SING STARS

An evening of music curated by the LSO Discovery Senior Choir members in collaboration with conductors Lucy Hollins and David Lawrence. Showcasing the talent and musicality of the members across both the Junior and Senior Choirs, this is sure to be an amazing evening.

Generously supported by the John S Cohen Foundation.

Thursday 31 March 10am–6pm Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s

PANUFNIK COMPOSERS WORKSHOP

Morning Session 10am–1.30pm Afternoon Session 2.30–6pm

In this free public workshop, witness a pivotal point in the process of writing a new three-minute orchestral piece. The LSO performs and discusses works by the latest cohort of Panufnik composers, under the guidance of composers Colin Matthews and Christian Mason, and conductor François-Xavier Roth.

The LSO Panufnik Composers Scheme is generously supported by Lady Hamlyn and The Helen Hamlyn Trust.

Saturday 9 July 7.30pm Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s

LSO COMMUNITY CHOIR

Join the LSO Community Choir, conducted by David Lawrence and with LSO musicians, for this celebration of singing.

Generously supported by the John S Cohen Foundation.

Season Concerts June & JulyThursday 16 June 7pm Barbican

ARTIST PORTRAIT: HÅKAN HARDENBERGER

Ligeti Atmosphères Wagner Prelude to ‘Lohengrin’ Betsy Jolas Histoires Vraies Interval Brahms Symphony No 2

Sir Simon Rattle conductor Håkan Hardenberger trumpet Roger Muraro piano

Thursday 30 June 7pm Barbican

BEETHOVEN FOURTH SYMPHONY

Beethoven Leonore Overture No 2 Beethoven Piano Concerto No 2 Interval Beethoven Symphony No 4

Sir John Eliot Gardiner conductor Maria João Pires piano

Tuesday 5 July 6.30pm LSO St Luke’s

TCHAIKOVSKY, SCHUBERT & MOZART

Tchaikovsky Symphony No 2 ‘Little Russian’ Interval Schubert Entr’acte No 3 from ‘Rosamunde’ Mozart Piano Concerto No 20

Sir John Eliot Gardiner conductor Maria João Pires piano


Håkan Hardenberger

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Friday 14 January 1pm

Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances Stravinsky arr Victor Babin Three Movements from ‘Petrushka’

Simon Crawford-Phillips piano Philip Moore piano

Friday 14 January 6pm

Rachmaninoff Trio élégiaque No 2 in D minor Op 9

Trio Wanderer

Please note start times.

BBC Radio 3 Concerts at LSO St Luke’s

Friday 11 February 1pm

A selection of songs by Rachmaninoff and his contemporaries.

Olena Tokar soprano Igor Gryshyn piano

Friday 11 February 6pm

Prokofiev Piano Sonata No 2 in D minor Rachmaninoff Piano Sonata No 1 in D minor

Boris Giltburg piano

Gould Piano TrioOlena Tokar

RACHMANINOFF & FRIENDS

Rachmaninoff’s life and career crossed over the 19th and 20th centuries, and took him from Europe to the US. In this series we hear his music alongside works by his friends and contemporaries.

Friday 18 March 1pm

Programme to be confirmed. Please visit lso.co.uk/bbcradio3 for the latest information.

Sandrine Piau soprano

Friday 18 March 6pm

Programme to be confirmed. Please visit lso.co.uk/bbcradio3 for the latest information.

Pavel Kolesnikov piano Samson Tsoy piano

Friday 25 March 1pm

Saint-Saëns Caprice sur des airs danois et russes Saint-Saëns Tarantelle in A minor Op 6 Fauré Piano Quartet in G minor Op 45

Nash Ensemble

Friday 25 March 6pm

Saint-Saëns Piano Trio No 2 in E minor Fauré Piano Trio in D minor Op 120

Gould Piano Trio

All concerts will be recorded by BBC Radio 3 for future broadcast.

SAINT-SAËNS’ CIRCLE

Saint-Saëns was one of the most gifted composers of his era, influencing a generation of French composers. In this series we hear his music paired with works by students, friends and contemporaries.

Boris Giltburg Sandrine Piau

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BBC Radio 3 Concerts at LSO St Luke’s (continued)

Friday 6 May 1pm

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: FRANÇOIS LELEUX

Debussy arr Silvestrini Rhapsody for cor anglais after the saxophone Hindemith Oboe Sonata Thierry Pécou Oboe Sonata Dorati Duo concertante

François Leleux oboe Emmanuel Strosser piano

Friday 13 May 1pm

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: EMILY BEYNON

Mucha Nase Cesta Duruflé Prelude, Recitative and Variations for flute, viola and piano Schulhoff Concertino

Emily Beynon flute Timothy Ridout viola Timothy Gibbs double bass Andrew West piano

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Four very different soloists step into the spotlight, showcasing their talents and inspirations in a blend of classic and contemporary chamber music.

Friday 27 May 1pm

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Programme and artist to be confirmed. Please visit lso.co.uk/bbcradio3 for the latest information.

Friday 27 May 6pm

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Programme and artist to be confirmed. Please visit lso.co.uk/bbcradio3 for the latest information.

Please note start times.

BOOKINGBOX OFFICE

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TICKET PRICES

CONCERTS AT THE BARBICAN

LSO SEASON CONCERTS £60 £48 £35 £24 £18 (£15/£10 Wildcards) + booking fee per transaction of £3 online or £4 by phone (no fees when booked in person)

HALF SIX FIX CONCERTS £35 £24 £18 (£15/£10 Wildcards) + fees as above

FAMILY CONCERTS £16 £12 £10 adults, £5 under-18s + fees as above

GOSPEL CELEBRATION £35 £24 £18 £15 (£15/£10 Wildcards) + fees as above

CONCERTS AT LSO ST LUKE’S

LSO SEASON CONCERTS £35 + booking fee per transaction of £0.60 online or £0.70 by phone

BBC RADIO 3 LUNCHTIME & EARLY EVENING CONCERTS £15 (£13 concessions) + fees as above

MUSICAL STORYTELLING £7 adults, £5 children, under 12 months free + fees as above

LSO DISCOVERY FREE FRIDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Free; visit lso.co.uk/freefridays for the latest concert information.

LSO DISCOVERY CHOIRS: SING STARS £8 adults, £6 under-18s + fees as above

LSO COMMUNITY CHOIR £8 adults, £6 under-18s + fees as above

PANUFNIK COMPOSERS WORKSHOP Free entry, advance booking essential. Discount information on pages 18 and 19

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DISCOUNTS FOR LSO SEASON CONCERTS

MULTIBUY DISCOUNTS Save on tickets by booking three or more concerts taking place between January and June at the same time, when buying the same number of tickets for each performance (excludes Family Concerts).

Vivace Book 7 or more concerts and save 40%

Allegro Book 5–6 concerts and save 30%

Moderato Book 3–4 concerts and save 20%

Book at Vivace or Allegro levels and receive additional benefits: • 20% discount on BBC Radio 3 Concerts • 20% discount on LSO Live recordings

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TOP-UP DISCOUNTS

Book any January to June multibuy package and receive the same 20%, 30% or 40% discount when booking any additional concerts from the same period.

Previous Autumn 2021 multibuy package bookers will have their discount carried over for any January to June concerts they book. Higher discounts will still be available if enough qualifying concerts are booked at the same time.

WILDCARD TICKETS

£10/£15 + £3 booking fee per transaction. Guaranteed entry to the concert – however, your seat will only be allocated on the day of the performance. You could be placed anywhere in the Hall, in seats worth at least £18. Book early for the best price – following an initial allocation Wildcards may rise in price from £10 to £15.

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Online booking only. Tickets subject to availability, max 2 per person. Cannot guarantee that 2 tickets purchased at the same time will be seated next to each other. Not available for Family Concerts or concerts at LSO St Luke’s.

YOUNG PEOPLE

Under-18s £5 for under-18s at all concerts.

Students £9 student tickets available on selected concerts through Student Pulse.

14–25s: Young Barbican Discounted tickets for young people are available to selected Barbican concerts.

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GROUPS OF 10+

Groups of 10 or more receive a 20% discount, or 30% for two or more concert bookings. Contact the Box Office Groups Team at [email protected]

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ACCESSIBILITY

Join the Barbican Access Membership to inform us of your requirements. Members may also be eligible for a 50% discount on tickets for the member and a companion (discount limited and subject to availability).

To book tickets Access Members should email [email protected] or call 020 3855 4745 (Mon–Sun 10am–4pm).

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TICKET EXCHANGES & REFUNDS

We offer a flexible exchange service. Tickets can be exchanged for another LSO concert or Barbican credit vouchers valid for six months, provided that you inform the Box Office and return any physical tickets at least 24 hours before the performance (two weeks for group bookings). A per-ticket administration fee applies for all exchange services.

The LSO reserves the right to change artists or programmes if necessary. If the event is cancelled, all bookers will receive a refund.

FIND US

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London Symphony Orchestra Barbican Centre Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

LSO St Luke’s 161 Old Street, London EC1V 9NG

Underground/Train stations The Barbican is closest to Moorgate and Barbican, with Liverpool Street, Bank and Farringdon nearby. For LSO St Luke’s use Old Street.

Bus routes 4, 56, 153 Barbican; 21, 43, 76, 141, 214 Moorgate/City Road; 55, 243 Old Street.

Parking The Barbican’s on-site car parks, also convenient for LSO St Luke’s, cost £9 from 4pm on weekdays and £9 per day at weekends.

All information correct at time of publishing. All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined. Box Office calls may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance or training purposes.

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The LSO is funded by Arts Council England in partnership with the City of London Corporation, which also provides the Orchestra’s permanent home at the Barbican.

You can get this guide in large print, audio and digital formats. Contact 020 7588 1116 or email [email protected]

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