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Guildhall Symphony Orchestra, Chorus & Jazz Orchestra

,Barbican Hall
The Guildhall Symphony Orchestra in the Barbican Hall

In the first concert of the academic year, new Guildhall School musicians perform together for the first time on the Barbican Hall stage in a programme of 20th-century orchestral and jazz works.

The evening begins with Rachmaninov’s epic choral symphony The Bells, featuring a new English translation by Stephen Plaice and showcasing the Guildhall Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Head of Opera Dominic Wheeler.

For the second half of the concert Guildhall Jazz musicians and singers take to the stage for a programme including a jazz orchestra arrangement of Gershwin’s famous Rhapsody in Blue performed with sought-after jazz pianist Julian Joseph, plus selections from Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts – described by the composer as “the most important thing I have ever done”.

Tagged with: Classical music Guildhall School

Presented by the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Please note programme change to previous publicity.

Duration: approximately 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)

Programme

  • Rachmaninov   The Bells
  • Gershwin   Rhapsody in Blue (arrangement for Jazz Orchestra arr J. Joseph)
  • Duke Ellington   Suite from the Second Sacred Concert (arr S Stroman)

Performers

  • Guildhall Symphony Orchestra  
  • Guildhall Symphony Chorus  
  • Dominic Wheeler   conductor
  • Katherine Broderick   soprano
  • John Findon   tenor
  • David Stout   baritone
  • Linnhe Robertson   chorus master
  • Guildhall Jazz Orchestra  
  • Guildhall Jazz Singers  
  • Scott Stroman   conductor
  • Julian Joseph   piano

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.