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London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle

Bartók & de Falla, with Patricia Kopatchinskaja

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Sir Simon Rattle with London Symphony Orchestra

Two showcases of Bartók’s unbridled passion for Hungarian folk music, plus de Falla’s sun-drenched tale of love and deception. 

Bartók completed his Second Violin Concerto in 1938 during a period of unrest in Hungary – accordingly, the music has an urgent quality, with moments of heart-rending beauty. The rarely performed Five Hungarian Folksongs reflect his life-long dedication to the traditional music of his native Hungary.   

We move to Spain for de Falla’s breakthrough ballet, 1919’s The Three-Cornered Hat, with its sparkling melodies and dance rhythms.   

In one of several of Artist Portrait concerts, the exuberant, captivating Patricia Kopatchinskaja embraces Bartók’s irrepressible concerto. Mezzo-soprano Rinat Shaham joins for the composer’s suite of folk songs, while Sir Simon Rattle and the LSO bring on de Falla’s Spanish heat. 

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The concert will finish at approximately 9pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Béla Bartók   Violin Concerto No 2
  • Béla Bartók   Five Hungarian Folksongs for Voice and Orchestra (1933)
  • Manuel de Falla   The Three Cornered Hat – Ballet

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sir Simon Rattle   conductor
  • Patricia Kopatchinskaja   violin
  • Rinat Shaham   mezzo-soprano

Ticket prices

Standard
£18–72 *
* Excludes £4 booking fee

Booking fees

£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. 

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

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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
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