François-Xavier Roth marks the centenary of Debussy’s death with the masterworks that established the composer as the father of Impressionism.
The music of Claude Debussy is unmistakable for its beauty, testament to the suggestive power of music. Debussy at his best has the power to evoke both the foreign and the familiar – breathtaking natural landscapes, mystical scenes, the nostalgia of childhood.
This programme shows Debussy at his purest. We embark on a journey with the magical Prélude, which explored new melodic paths, before arriving at the Fantaisie, a perfectly-formed example of the composer’s mastery of atmosphere. We then take to the skies with the interplay of light reflected in the Nocturnes, and reach the depths of childhood imagination in Jeux. These are four of the composer’s most iconic works, and a fitting tribute to Debussy’s far-reaching influence.
Programme
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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.
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