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Mahler's Second Symphony

London Symphony Orchestra/Semyon Bychkov

,Barbican Hall
Semyon Bychkov

Hear the full power of the LSO, soloists and chorus, as they take on Mahler’s epic ‘Resurrection’ Symphony.

The LSO will be at full strength as Semyon Bychkov takes to the podium for one of Mahler’s most successful works, his Second Symphony. Calling for enormous orchestral forces, the work requires ‘the largest possible contingent of strings’, expanded brass, percussion and woodwind, an organ, plus the London Symphony Chorus. Expect a rousing and intoxicating spectacle of sound as Mahler balances the epic with the delicate, the desperate with the joyous. The symphony is an uplifting battle to overcome death, from the anguished first movement to the lush and passionate (and loud) finale.

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This concert will also be streamed live on the LSO's YouTube channel at 7pm GMT.

Programme

  • Mahler   Symphony No 2, 'Resurrection'

Performers

  • Semyon Bychkov   conductor
  • Christiane Karg   soprano
  • Anna Larsson   alto
  • London Symphony Chorus  
  • Simon Halsey   chorus director
  • London Symphony Orchestra  

Pre-Concert Event

5.30pm Barbican Hall
LSO Platforms: Guildhall artists perform in the Barbican Hall. Free entry.

Songs by Hanns Eisler, Alexander von Zemlinsky and Kurt Weill

Barbican Hall

Location
The Barbican Theatre 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.