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London Symphony Orchestra/Maxime Pascal

LSO Futures, with Seong-Jin Cho

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Maxime Pascal conducting the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican

An evening celebrating music at the forefront of composition, as we hear three world premieres, alongside Pierre Boulez’s magnetic memoriam to fellow composer Bruno Maderna.

After two years of close collaboration with the LSO, bold new works by Omri Kochavi and Sasha Scott –developed through the LSO Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers’ Scheme – are brought to life. Donghoon Shin brings his dynamic, shimmering style of composition to his debut Piano Concerto, written especially for the extraordinary Seong-Jin Cho. 

Boulez’s 1975 Rituel transforms the stage into a sonic landscape. Players are positioned in distinct groups to create complex textures and effects, for one of his most accessible and arresting works. 

One of today’s most versatile and dynamic pianists, Seong-Jin Cho joins the LSO for this concert of musical riches, which forms part of his Artist Portrait series. Conductor Maxime Pascal returns for his second LSO Futures concert, following a critically acclaimed debut in 2025.

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The concert will finish at approximately 8.50pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra.

The Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers’ Scheme is generously supported by Lady Hamlyn and The Helen Hamlyn Trust.

This programme is part of the K-Music Festival 2025, presented in partnership with the Korean Cultural Centre UK.

Programme

  • Omri Kochavi   gilufim (LSO Panufnik commission, world premiere)
  • Sasha Scott   Sly (LSO Panufnik commission, world premiere)
  • Donghoon Shin   Piano Concerto (world premiere)
  • Pierre Boulez   Rituel in memoriam Bruno Maderna

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Maxime Pascal   conductor
  • Seong-Jin Cho   piano

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
​​​​​​​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.