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Raymond Yiu, Britten and Shostakovich

BBC Symphony Orchestra/Robertson

,Barbican Hall
David Robertson close up landscape outside

A spirit of youthful exuberance and invention animates a diverse programme of contemporary works from Britten, Shostakovich and Raymond Yiu.

Former BBC Symphony Orchestra Principal Guest Conductor David Robertson continues this season’s series of Shostakovich symphonies with the First. Written while the composer was still a student, its precocious brilliance is tempered by a sense of darkness and foreboding. The same youthful spirit animates The London Citizen Exceedingly Injured, with its skilful blend of popular style and symphonic scope. Martin Owen becomes the third section principal to step into the spotlight this season, as horn soloist in Britten’s enduringly popular song-cycle the Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings.

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Programme

  • Raymond Yiu   The London Citizen Exceedingly Injured
  • Britten   Serenade for Tenor and Horn
  • Shostakovich   Symphony No 1

Performers

  • BBC Symphony Orchestra  
  • David Robertson   conductor
  • Martin Owen   horn
  • Anthony Gregory   tenor

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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.