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London Symphony Orchestra/Gianandrea Noseda

MacMillan & Shostakovich, with Nicola Benedetti

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Nicola Benedetti holding a violin

Shostakovich in both revolutionary and festive mood alongside a MacMillan Concerto, written for Nicola Benedetti.

The Festive Overture is exactly that: a sprightly, light-touch of a piece composed in only three days. MacMillan’s orchestral music is sometimes likened to Shostakovich’s. His new Concerto, with its dark colours and folk-like melodies, sits well between two of the Russian composer’s works. The darkness is dispelled at the end, concluding with great serenity.

Shostakovich’s Symphony No 12 was written in memory of Lenin and the 1917 Revolution. From an ominous beginning the music continues without break until its triumphant finale – optimistic, at the time, of better things to come.

James MacMillan wrote his Concerto especially for Nicola Benedetti, who joins LSO’s Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda in this stirring programme.

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The concert will finish at approximately 8.55pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Dmitri Shostakovich   Festive Overture
  • Sir James MacMillan   Violin Concerto No 2
  • Dmitri Shostakovich   Symphony No 12, The Year 1917

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Gianandrea Noseda   conductor
  • Nicola Benedetti   violin

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.