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London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Prokofiev & Beethoven, with Seong-Jin Cho

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Seong-Jin Cho sat at a piano, facing towards the keys, with his arm resting on the lid of the instrument

Beethoven’s defiant Symphony No 5 meets the sneering mockery of Shostakovich and Prokofiev in exhilarating mood.

In 1945, Soviet authorities expected Shostakovich to use his Ninth Symphony to celebrate Soviet military might. What they got was a subversive, mischievous work that thumbed its nose at Stalin.

Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No 2 is one of the most powerful and technically challenging of all. Listen out for moments in the opening movement that test the soloist’s stamina to its limits, and a helter-skelter finale that never lets up.

Fate rules over Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, a revolutionary work that grows to dramatic, sublime heights from the simple germ of its opening four notes.

The LSO is joined by South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, who embarks on the first of his three Artist Portrait concerts with the Orchestra. Sir Antonio Pappano, LSO Chief Conductor, conducts.

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This performance will end at approximately 9pm, with a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra. Generously supported by The Huo Family Foundation.

Programme

  • Dmitri Shostakovich   Symphony No 9
  • Sergei Prokofiev   Piano Concerto No 2
  • Ludwig van Beethoven   Symphony No 5

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sir Antonio Pappano   conductor
  • Seong-Jin Cho   piano

Ticket prices

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

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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

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