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Beethoven Symphony Cycle

Britten Sinfonia/Adès

,Barbican Hall
Thomas Ades conducting on stage 2017

A thrilling Viola Concerto featuring one of today’s foremost violists, Lawrence Power, plus a short but inventive symphony all brought together with a jubilant and joyous close.

Thomas Adès and Britten Sinfonia continue their journey through Beethoven’s symphonies with the brief and brilliantly inventive Symphony No 7 and the jubilant Eighth. Irish composer (and Beethoven devotee) Gerald Barry draws on melodies that he loves in Dead March, then allows them to behave as if ‘everything is possible’. The work provides a breathless centrepiece to the concert.

Tagged with: Classical music Britten Sinfonia 2018–19 Adès/Beethoven Multibuy 2019

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

Programme

Beethoven Symphony No 7
Gerald Barry Viola Concerto (London Premiere)
Beethoven Symphony No 8

Performers

Britten Sinfonia
Thomas Adès conductor
Lawrence Power viola

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