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Shostakovich Symphony No 5

BBC Symphony Orchestra/Payare

,Barbican Hall
Dorrothea Roschmann 2018 close up

Love and death collide with wit and irreverence in a programme of contemporary classics, which has one of the century’s most powerful symphonies at its heart.

Beauty, eroticism and tenderness all jostle for supremacy in Berg’s exquisite Seven Early Songs, performed here by the distinguished German soprano Dorothea Roschmann, who makes her much-anticipated debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Strauss’s musical portrait of the mischievous folk-hero Till Eulenspiegel makes a lively opener, while Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony – a  bold, bitter work of musical protest – reveals the darker side of the age. Dynamic young conductor Rafael Payare, one of the fastest rising stars of the orchestral world, directs.

Tagged with: Classical music BBC Symphony Orchestra 2018–19 BBC Symphony Orchestra 2018–19 Multibuy

Programme

  • Richard Strauss   Till Eulenspiegel
  • Alban Berg   Seven Early Songs
  • Shostakovich   Symphony No 5 in D Minor Op 47

Performers

  • BBC Symphony Orchestra  
  • Rafael Payare   conductor
  • Dorothea Röschmann   soprano

Journey Through Music

Pre-concert event

Journey Through Music
6pm Fountain Room 

An interactive, family-friendly exploration of the music played in this evening’s concert, Journey Through Music is the perfect introduction to the world of classical music and orchestras for younger audiences. If you play an instrument, bring it along, as there will be a chance for you to join in. We hope that by helping your family get more out of the concerts, they can discover a world of creativity and inspiration in classical music and the spectacle of a live symphony orchestra.

Quote ‘Journey Through Music' when buying your tickets by phone or book online and quote ‘040679’ to get tickets for just £5 plus booking fee. At least one of your group must be aged 16 or under. Please note that spaces are limited.

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