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Ravel & Strauss

London Symphony Orchestra/Karina Canellakis

,Barbican Hall
Karina Canellakis

Karina Canellakis takes us though a feast of Ravel and Strauss in her debut concert with the LSO, exploring themes of life, the soul and mortality.

Strauss’ most instrumentally demanding score opens the evening – a dark fairy-tale suite from his opera Die Frau ohne Schatten, depicting the trials of love and belonging. Turbulent, yet hauntingly serene, the physical and spirit worlds that are represented collide.

Cédric Tiberghien accompanies the LSO for Ravel’s jazz-flecked Piano Concerto in G Major, famously opening with the sound of a whip-crack. And then, ascend into the afterlife, as Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration relates the story of a dying man reliving his life, from childhood to death. Gradually waltzing towards a masterful burst of power, Ravel’s La Valse closes the night, echoing the changing atmosphere in Europe after World War I.

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The concert will end at approximately 9.05pm, including a 20 minute interval.

 

Programme

  • Strauss   Die Frau ohne Schatten – Suite
  • Ravel   Piano Concerto in G major
  • Strauss   Death and Transfiguration
  • Ravel   La valse

Performers

  • Karina Canellakis   conductor
  • Cédric Tiberghien   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

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.