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Guildhall Symphony Orchestra play Messiaen

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Action shot of conductor Nicholas Collon

Nicholas Collon conducts the only symphony written by Olivier Messiaen, Turangalîla-Symphonie – often described as a tribute to life, love and death.

Guildhall Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to welcome back the Chief Conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony and Founder and Principal Conductor of the Aurora Orchestra to conduct this performance, which offers the opportunity to hear the Ondes Martenot played by Cynthia Millar, who has been described by The Observer as the “unchallenged sovereign" of the instrument.

Tagged with: Classical music Guildhall School

Pre-Concert performance, 6pm

Before this performance of Turangalîla-Symphonie in Barbican Hall, Guildhall mezzo soprano Alexandra Achillea Pouta and pianist Élisabeth Pion perform Messiaen's song cycle, Harawi, in Milton Court Concert Hall. Admission free.

 

Presented by Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Programme

  • Olivier Messiaen   Turangalîla-Symphonie

Performers

  • Guildhall Symphony Orchestra  
  • Nicholas Collon   conductor
  • William Bracken   piano
  • Cynthia Millar   Ondes Martenot

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.