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LSO Discovery Day

Sounds from South America

,LSO St Luke's (afternoon)
photo of simon rattle conducting

Discover music by composers from South America at this Discovery Day, with a morning rehearsal conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, and talks and chamber music in the afternoon.

Discover music by composers from South America, including Villa-Lobos and Piazzolla, at this Discovery Day, with a morning rehearsal at the Barbican conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, and talks and chamber music at LSO St Luke’s in the afternoon. The afternoon will feature Fellows from Music Academy of the West.

The full schedule will be posted two weeks before the event. Please check back for more information.

 

Tagged with: Classical music LSO 2019–20 London Symphony Orchestra

The day is expected to finish around 5pm

Part of the Music Academy of the West/London Symphony Orchestra partnership. The lead sponsors of the partnership are Linda and Michael Keston and Mary Lynn and Warren Staley. Additional support has been provided in remembrance of Léni Fé Bland.

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sir Simon Rattle   conductor
  • Fellows from Music Academy of the West  

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.

LSO St Luke's (afternoon)

Location
161 Old St
London
EC1V 9NG

Nearby public transport
The closest London Underground station is Old Street.The nearest National Rail station is Old Street (for Great Northern services), with Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Blackfriars and City Thameslink all within walking distance. Bus services running to LSO St Luke's are 55, 243 (stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271. 

Car and bicycle parking
The nearest paid car parking is at the Barbican. There are occasionally disabled parking spaces available at the venue, but these must be booked in advance by calling LSO St Luke's on 020 7490 3939. The nearest TfL Bicycle Hire docking station is at Old Street tube station.