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Puccini Mass

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

,Barbican Hall
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Rich tones and soaring melodies shine through in this dramatic programme from Sir Antonio Pappano.

The operatic Messa di Gloria was composed when Puccini was just 18. Audacious, colourful and unpredictable, the piece opens with a radiant string introduction, and explodes into the intense melodic and rhythmic energy that characterise much of the piece. The LSO is backed by the full might of the London Symphony Chorus for this magnificent choral work.

Messa di Gloria echoes the work of Puccini’s hero Verdi, whose acrobatic and dynamic String Quartet is also performed in this concert. Vigorous and urgent, the piece is less well-known than Verdi’s operas, but retains their sense of passion and drama.

Tagged with: Classical music London Symphony Orchestra 2018–19 Multibuy London Symphony Orchestra 2018-19

The performance is expected to finish around 9pm, including a 20 minute interval.

Programme

  • Ponchielli   Elegia
  • Verdi   String Quartet (version for full strings)
  • Puccini   Messa di Gloria

Performers

  • Sir Antonio Pappano   conductor
  • Benjamin Bernheim   tenor
  • Gerald Finley   bass
  • London Symphony Chorus  
  • Simon Halsey   chorus director
  • London Symphony Orchestra  

Pre-concert performance

LSO Platforms: Guildhall Artists
5.30pm Barbican Hall
Free entry

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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
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