Two moving, meaningful works to bring the LSO’s 2019/20 season at the Barbican to a close – the first work Antoine Tamestit performed with the Orchestra, and Tippett’s oratorio A Child of Our Time.
‘This is my special concerto,’ says Tamestit of the Walton, which marks the final instalment of his LSO Artist Portrait. ‘It’s very virtuosic and really understands the sound world, techniques and possibilities of the viola.’ The concerto was an immediate success for its composer, largely due to its abundance of brilliant melodies and elegant themes. ‘This young composer is a born genius’, exclaimed the Manchester Guardian.
Born out of Tippett’s dismay at events in Germany leading to World War II, A Child of Our Time deals with the experiences of oppressed people, and carries a strongly pacifist message of understanding and reconciliation. He places African-American Spirituals throughout, resulting in a work that still speaks profoundly and directly to audiences in continuing troubled times.
Duration to be confirmed closer to the event. It includes a 20 minute interval.
Programme
Performers
Booking fees
£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
Pre-concert performance
5.30pm Barbican
LSO Platforms: Guildhall Artists
Free pre-concert recital
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.
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.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in row U at the rear of the stalls (up to sixteen, depth of row 180cm) and the back row of the circle (four), both with fold-down companion seats. Some seats in row S of the stalls for people with very limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the concert hall where there are a limited number of suitable seats in row G of the stalls. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the concert hall. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
Free large-print programmes
These are available for most of our concerts. Please contact [email protected] at least a week beforehand, to prebook a large-print programmme.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
