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LSO Discovery Day: Bartók

,Barbican Hall
Bartók

Attend a morning LSO rehearsal at the Barbican conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, featuring Bartók's Music for strings, percussion and celeste.

This is followed by an afternoon talk at LSO St Luke's with Jonathan Cross, Professor of Musicology at Oxford University's Christ Church, and a chamber music performance.

10am–1pm 
LSO rehearsal at the Barbican conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, rehearsing Bartók’s Music for Strings Percussion and Celesta and Bruckner’s Symphony No 6 for that evening's performance.

2.30–5pm 
Join musicologist and engaging speaker Jonathan Cross at LSO St Luke’s as he explores the influence of Hungarian folk music on Béla Bartók. The afternoon also includes performances of Bartók chamber music by Fellows of the Music Academy of the West.

Tagged with: Classical music London Symphony Orchestra 2018-19

The lead sponsors of the Music Academy of the West/London Symphony Orchestra partnership are Linda and Michael Keston and Mary Lynn and Warren Staley. Additional support has been provided in remembrance of Léni Fé Bland.

Morning

  • Sir Simon Rattle   conductor
  • London Symphony Orchestra  

Afternoon

  • Jonathan Cross   speaker
  • Fellows of the Music Academy of the West  

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.