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LSO Artist Portrait: Antoine Tamestit

London Symphony Orchestra/Alan Gilbert

,Barbican Hall
Alan Gilbert

Two moving, meaningful works to bring the LSO’s 2019/20 season at the Barbican to a close – the first work Antoine Tamestit performed with the Orchestra, and Tippett’s oratorio A Child of Our Time.

‘This is my special concerto,’ says Tamestit of the Walton, which marks the final instalment of his LSO Artist Portrait. ‘It’s very virtuosic and really understands the sound world, techniques and possibilities of the viola.’ The concerto was an immediate success for its composer, largely due to its abundance of brilliant melodies and elegant themes. ‘This young composer is a born genius’, exclaimed the Manchester Guardian.

Born out of Tippett’s dismay at events in Germany leading to World War II, A Child of Our Time deals with the experiences of oppressed people, and carries a strongly pacifist message of understanding and reconciliation. He places African-American Spirituals throughout, resulting in a work that still speaks profoundly and directly to audiences in continuing troubled times.

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Duration to be confirmed closer to the event. It includes a 20 minute interval.

Programme

  • Walton   Viola Concerto
  • Tippett   A Child of our Time

Performers

  • Alan Gilbert   conductor
  • Antoine Tamestit   viola
  • Golda Schultz   soprano
  • Maya Lahyani   mezzo-soprano
  • Stuart Jackson   tenor
  • Michael Mofidian   bass
  • London Symphony Chorus  
  • Simon Halsey   chorus director
  • London Symphony Orchestra  

Pre-concert performance

5.30pm Barbican
LSO Platforms: Guildhall Artists
Free pre-concert recital

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.