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Ligeti orchestral works

BBC SO Total Immersion: Ligeti

,Barbican Hall
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Many of György Ligeti’s greatest orchestral works come together in a kaleidoscopic concert of shifting colours and shimmering plays of texture.

The Total Immersion event dedicated to the music of the idiosyncratic Hungarian composer reaches its climax in this concert from the BBCSO and chief conductor Sakari Oramo.  Grammy Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich joins the orchestra for the wild, generous invention of the Violin Concerto, while Nicolas Hodges is soloist for the demanding Piano Concerto. The textural, densely patterned experiments of Atmospheres (famously used in Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey) and San Franciso Polyphony, as well as the musical manifesto of Clocks and Clouds complete the programme.

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This performance is expected to finish around 9.30pm, including a 20 minute interval.

Programme

  • Ligeti  
  •   Clocks and Clouds
  •   Violin Concerto
  •   Piano Concerto
  •   Atmosphères
  •   San Francisco Polyphony

Performers

  • BBC Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sakari Oramo   conductor
  • Augustin Hadelich   violin
  • Nicolas Hodges   piano
  • BBC Singers  

Free performance 6.45pm

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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.