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London Symphony Orchestra/Rattle

Mahler Sixth Symphony

,Barbican Hall
Photo of Sir Simon Rattle conducting

Gustav Mahler takes on the universe and goes down fighting: Sir Simon Rattle conducts the tragic Sixth Symphony.

A great artist felled by a hammer-blow of fate; a personal tragedy echoed in music that tests the power of love against impossible odds. Some say that Mahler’s tempestuous Sixth Symphony is his greatest, and it’s a musical experience that leaves few listeners unmoved.

‘An outstanding performance, powerful, bristling with rampant energy and at times, serenely sublime and transcendent,’ wrote Bachtrack when Sir Simon conducted the Sixth in 2017, ‘… and the London Symphony Orchestra was on top form, living and breathing every note and emotion with complete conviction’. But for Rattle, this darkest of Mahler symphonies will always have new secrets to reveal, and tonight, we write another chapter in a lifelong story.

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The performance is expected to finish around 9pm, with no interval.

Programme

  • Mahler   Symphony No 6

Performers

  • Sir Simon Rattle   conductor
  • London Symphony Orchestra  

Barbican Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.