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London Symphony Orchestra/ Gianandrea Noseda

Passion and Secrets – Tchaikovsky & Brahms

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Simon Trpceski

Deeply private, deeply felt: Tchaikovsky and Brahms pour out their emotions in an ardent torrent of music. 

Menacing violins open Johannes Brahms’ First Piano Concerto. His mentor, Robert Schumann, had recently attempted to take his own life, and had been committed to a sanatorium.  Brahms rushed to support Schumann’s wife, Clara, but soon, tender feelings developed on both sides. The contemplative second movement was, Brahms told her, ‘a portrait of you.’

In his letters, Tchaikovsky said that the meaning of his Sixth Symphony would remain a secret from audiences. We do know one thing: by ending it not with a triumphant finale but with an intimate lament, he created new, intensely personal possibilities for the musical form. 

Simon Trpčeski’s feeling for Brahms shines through in his performances. With Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda at the helm, the LSO burns brightly too. 

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This performance will end at approximately 9.10pm, including a 20-minute interval.

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Johannes Brahms   Piano Concerto No 1
  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky   Symphony No 6, Pathétique

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Gianandrea Noseda   conductor
  • Simon Trpčeski   piano

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.