Sir Mark Elder presents two 20th-century masterpieces by Elgar and Sibelius, including a work that with a deep connection to both orchestra and soloist – Elgar’s Violin Concerto.
The Violin Concerto is a part of London Symphony Orchestra history. It was written with support from the Orchestra’s Leader, William H Reed, and premiered by the LSO in 1910, a year before the composer went on to become Principal Conductor. The resonances don’t end there: the work was premiered by the legendary violinist Fritz Kreisler, whose Stradivari instrument is now played by Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider. As Szeps-Znaider and the LSO come together on the Barbican stage, expect a performance of innate sensitivity and insight.
Sibelius’ Fourth Symphony was premiered a year after Elgar’s Violin Concerto. Its aura of apprehension seems to reflect the atmosphere in Europe in the years preceding World War I and the composer’s own personal troubles, heard in its poignant song-like passages and abrupt changes of mood.
Duration to be confirmed closer to the event. It includes a 20 minute interval.
Programme
Performers
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Booking fees
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Pre-concert performance
5.30pm Barbican Hall
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.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in row U at the rear of the stalls (up to sixteen, depth of row 180cm) and the back row of the circle (four), both with fold-down companion seats. Some seats in row S of the stalls for people with very limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the concert hall where there are a limited number of suitable seats in row G of the stalls. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the concert hall. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
Free large-print programmes
These are available for most of our concerts. Please contact [email protected] at least a week beforehand, to prebook a large-print programmme.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
