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Guildhall Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

,Barbican Hall
Conductor Takuo Yuasa

Guildhall School musicians begin the new academic year with a performance of Mahler's epic Resurrection Symphony.

Gustav Mahler's hugely powerful second symphony provides the perfect showcase for the combined forces of the Guildhall Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, reunited for the first time since the emergence of the pandemic. Following four movements exploring questions of life, death and eternity, the composer described his vision for the work's extraordinary choral finale as "A feeling of overwhelming love [which] fills us with blissful knowledge and illuminates our existence.”

For this concert the School is delighted to welcome back Takuo Yuasa – former Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra – as well as celebrated Guildhall alumni Giselle Allen and Kitty Whately, who feature as soloists. 

Tagged with: Classical music Guildhall School

Presented by Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

This concert will also be broadcast online by Guildhall School following the event.

 

Programme

  • Gustav Mahler   Symphony No 2 in C minor, Resurrection

Performers

  • Guildhall Symphony Orchestra  
  • Guildhall Symphony Chorus  
  • Takuo Yuasa   conductor
  • Giselle Allen   soprano
  • Kitty Whately   mezzo-soprano

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.