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BBC Symphony Orchestra/Oramo

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Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts the world premiere of a new concerto by a composer of boundless imagination and Shostakovich’s symphonic cocktail of fantasy and mystery.

Our survey of the symphonies of Dmitri Shostakovich arrives at the cocktail of fantasy and mystery, recklessness and profundity that is his Symphony No 15. This cradle-to-grave journey in music is one of the composer’s most enigmatic and fascinating works – outwardly entertaining yet inwardly reflective, strewn with deep existential shadows.

Sakari Oramo conducts the piece here alongside one of those works from history it seems obsessed with, Rossini’s William Tell overture. In between the two comes the UK premiere of a Violin Concerto from a composer known for her spiritual and dramatic works, Victoria Borisova-Ollas.

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The performance is expected to finish around 9.20pm, including a 20 minute interval.

Programme

  • Rossini   William Tell Overture
  • Victoria Borisova-Ollas   Violin Concerto: A Portrait of a Lady by the Swan Lake (UK premiere; BBC co-commission)
  • Shostakovich   Symphony No 15

Performers

  • BBC Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sakari Oramo   conductor
  • Baiba Skride   violin

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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
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.