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Gardiner's Schumann: Symphony No 1

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir John Eliot Gardiner

,Barbican Hall
Photo of Gardiner conducting

Sir John Eliot Gardiner explores Schumann at his most urgent, dramatic and tender.

Desperate, heartfelt and elegant, the Manfred Overture opens with an urgent impetus that only increases through the work, displaying the intense strife which lies ahead for its protagonist. We then hear Beethoven's First Piano Concerto which the composer wrote for himself to premiere; as a prodigious soloist looking to make his name he gave the part grand and daring challenges.

From the dramatic first trumpet-call which awakens the frozen landscape, Schumann’s Symphony No 1 is a celebration of spring. Move through the season and the gruff folksong Scherzo until finally the season departs with a cheery farewell, a jubilant conclusion which dances into summer.

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

  • Schumann   Overture: Manfred
  • Beethoven   Piano Concerto No 1
  • Schumann   Symphony No 1 'Spring'

Change of programme
At the request of the soloist Piotr Anderszewski this concert will now feature Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 1, in place of the Schumann Piano Concerto.
Posted Tue 2 Oct 4.55pm

Performers

  • Sir John Eliot Gardiner   conductor
  • Piotr Anderszewski   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

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