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Tchaikovsky Fifth Symphony

London Symphony Orchestra/Gianandrea Noseda

,Barbican Hall
Denis Matsuev

History, heritage, fate, and a tour-de-force of piano skill and colour combine in this ‘Russian Roots’ concert from Gianandrea Noseda, bringing together Rimsky-Korsakov, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky.

Rimsky-Korsakov dug deep into Russian legends and folk tales for his opera The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh. Follow the mythical, magical story of the ‘Russian Atlantis’ in this orchestral suite, told through the composer’s glittering orchestral palette.

Prokofiev’s trademarks as a composer for the piano fill the Third Piano Concerto – wit, lyricism, dramatic changes of mood, and spectacular piano fireworks. Russian pianist Denis Matsuev takes on the fierce technical demands of the solo part, which sweeps up and down the length of the keyboard and moves at breathtaking speed. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, brimming over with drama and emotional intensity, brings the concert to a close, charting a course from darkness to a final, life-affirming glimmer of optimism.

 

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Duration to be confirmed closer to the event. It includes a 20 minute interval.

Programme

  • Rimsky-Korsakov   The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh – Suite
  • Prokofiev   Piano Concerto No 3
  • Tchaikovsky   Symphony No 5

Performers

  • Gianandrea Noseda   conductor
  • Denis Matsuev   piano
  • London Symphony Orchestra  

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.