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Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring

BBC Symphony Orchestra/Oramo

,Barbican Hall
Igor Yuzefovich landscape holding violin

An all-Russian concert of firsts introduces the BBC Symphony Orchestra’s joint leader with a major concerto performance and sees the orchestra perform a long-lost work by Stravinsky.

Only rediscovered in 2015, Stravinsky’s early Funeral Song is a memorial to his teacher Rimsky-Korsakov. The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo here perform both this fascinating miniature and the composer’s arresting ballet score The Rite of Spring together for the first time. The Orchestra’s new co-leader Igor Yuzefovich demonstrates his virtuosity in Shostakovich’s mercurial First Violin Concerto, taking on the great emotional and physical demands of a work composed under the restrictions of the Soviet Regime, but only premiered after Stalin’s death.

Tagged with: Classical music BBC Symphony Orchestra 2018–19 BBC Symphony Orchestra 2018–19 Multibuy

Programme

  • Stravinsky   Funeral Song Op 5
  • Shostakovich   Violin Concerto No 1
  • Stravinsky   The Rite of Spring

Performers

  • BBC Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sakari Oramo   conductor
  • Igor Yuzefovich   violin

Journey Through Music

Pre-concert event

Journey Through Music
6pm Fountain Room 

An interactive, family-friendly exploration of the music played in this evening’s concert, Journey Through Music is the perfect introduction to the world of classical music and orchestras for younger audiences. If you play an instrument, bring it along, as there will be a chance for you to join in. We hope that by helping your family get more out of the concerts, they can discover a world of creativity and inspiration in classical music and the spectacle of a live symphony orchestra.

Quote ‘Journey Through Music' when buying your tickets by phone or book online and quote ‘040679’ to get tickets for just £5 plus booking fee. At least one of your group must be aged 16 or under. Please note that spaces are limited.

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Barbican Hall

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The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
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Silk Street, London
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