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LSO Artist Portrait: Daniil Trifonov

London Symphony Orchestra/Michael Tilson Thomas

,Barbican Hall
Daniil Trifonov

Daniil Trifonov takes on the enormous technical demands of Beethoven’s mighty ‘Emperor’ as part of his Artist Portrait series.

So nicknamed for its heroic melodies and grand scale, Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’, or Piano Concerto No 5, looks beyond the Classical era, exulting in the romance and grandeur that would follow. The piece is propelled by the energetic interplay between piano and orchestra, and requires a pianist of exceptional capability. 

Charles Ives’ New England Holidays stands as one of the composer’s most radical and experimental pieces. Juxtaposing a frightening dissonance with picturesque childhood nostalgia, it draws together disparate allusions and discordant sounds to reflect the scraps and fragments that make up our memories. ‘Here are melodies like icons,’ wrote Ives' biographer, ‘resonating with memory and history, with war, childhood, community, and nation.’

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

The performance is expected to finish around 9.25pm, including a 20 minute interval.

Programme

  • Ives   A Symphony: New England Holidays
  • Beethoven   Piano Concerto No 5

Performers

  • Michael Tilson Thomas   conductor
  • Daniil Trifonov   piano
  • London Symphony Chorus  
  • Simon Halsey   chorus director
  • 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.