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LSO Discovery Day

Great British Composers

Photo of Sir Simon Rattle conducting

Attend an LSO morning rehearsal conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, followed by an afternoon of talks and chamber music.

A day focusing on Britten, Tippett, Thomas Adès and Mark-Anthony Turnage. With the opportunity to attend a rehearsal in the Barbican in the morning and with talks and chamber music in the afternoon at LSO St Luke's.

The full schedule will be posted two weeks before the event. Please check back for more information.

 

Please note that the conductor may choose to not use the full rehearsal time and we cannot guarantee that equal rehearsal time will be given to each piece. You will be seated in the Circle. All events are subject to change without prior notice.

The day will finish at approximately 5pm.

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.

LSO St Luke's

Location
161 Old St
London
EC1V 9NG

Nearby public transport
The closest London Underground station is Old Street.The nearest National Rail station is Old Street (for Great Northern services), with Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Blackfriars and City Thameslink all within walking distance. Bus services running to LSO St Luke's are 55, 243 (stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271. 

Car and bicycle parking
The nearest paid car parking is at the Barbican. There are occasionally disabled parking spaces available at the venue, but these must be booked in advance by calling LSO St Luke's on 020 7490 3939. The nearest TfL Bicycle Hire docking station is at Old Street tube station.