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Nielsen's Inextinguishable

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle

,Barbican Hall
Photo of Sir Simon Rattle conducting

Sir Simon Rattle brings together three harrowing and mournful pieces in this tragic tour-de-force.

Nielsen’s turbulent Symphony No 4 echoes the violence and ferocity of World War I. Opening with a furious blast of energy, chaos and a sense of instability reign for much of the piece, brought to a menacing climax by two warring percussion. But hopeful and atmospheric moments reoccur throughout the piece, embodying what Nielsen called ‘the elemental will to live’, or ‘the inextinguishable’.

Sibelius compresses the full energy of a four-movement symphony into a single movement with his unconventional Symphony No 7, described by Sir Simon Rattle as ‘almost like a scream.’ Barbara Hannigan joins Sir Simon for Abrahamsen’s hauntingly beautiful let me tell you, exploring the perspective of Shakespeare’s Ophelia.

Tagged with: Classical music London Symphony Orchestra 2018–19 Multibuy London Symphony Orchestra 2018-19

The performance is expected to finish around 9.40pm, including a 20 minute interval.

Programme

  • Sibelius   Symphony No 7
  • Hans Abrahamsen   Let me tell you
  • Nielsen   Symphony No 4 'Inextinguishable'

Performers

  • Sir Simon Rattle   conductor
  • Barbara Hannigan   soprano
  • London Symphony Orchestra  

Barbican 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. 

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EC2Y 8DS

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