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London Symphony Orchestra/Michael Tilson Thomas & Yuja Wang

Grieg, Rachmaninov & Beethoven

— ,Barbican Hall
Yuja Wang playing pinao

Yuja Wang and Michael Tilson Thomas: two names that speak for themselves, in Rachmaninov’s hugely popular Second Piano Concerto. Much more than just a brief encounter …

Rachmaninov was shaping up to be the greatest pianist in history when he wrote his Second Concerto, and even he used to consider it a challenge. So when you hear how effortless Yuja Wang makes it sound, you’ll understand why her concerts sell out around the globe.

And because Yuja’s playing is pure inspiration, Michael Tilson Thomas opens and closes the concert with two pieces that grab you, heart and soul. From Norway, a ravishing miniature from Edvard Grieg, whose music was once described as ‘bonbons wrapped in snow’. Then, to finish – well, what can we possibly say about the most famous symphony ever written? Except that if all you know of Beethoven’s Fifth is those incredible first few notes, you’re in for the musical adventure of a lifetime.

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Three performances at 6.30pm on 26 May and 3.30pm & 6.30pm on 27 May.

The 27 May 6.30pm concert is dedicated to the memory of Dvora Lewis, the LSO's former PR, who died in November 2020.

These performances are subject to government guidelines.

Under new guidelines, we’ve fewer available seats in our venues and thoroughly clean between performances. You can only sit in the same seating cluster as someone from your own household (or support bubble) and we ask you to not swap seats so we can maintain a safe distance between you and other groups.

Tickets must be booked online in advance.

In the event of cancellations or postponements, all audience members will be given the option of a refund, exchange or credit.

Programme

Edvard Grieg The Last Spring
Sergei Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No 5

Performers

Michael Tilson Thomas conductor
Yuja Wang piano
London Symphony Orchestra

Digital Programme

Programmes for the LSO's concerts at the Barbican are available to read online. The programmes can be viewed on mobile in the Hall, or a reduced version can be printed at home.

Wednesday 26 May 6.30pm & Thursday 27 May 3.30pm

> Digital programme notes
Free WiFi is available in the Barbican Hall for you to view digital programmes during the concert.

> Print-at-home programme
You can bring a copy of our print-at-home alternative with you if you would prefer. Please recycle your programme after use.

Thursday 27 May 6.30pm
This concert is dedicated to the memory of Dvora Lewis.

> Digital programme notes
Free WiFi is available in the Barbican Hall for you to view digital programmes during the concert.

> Print-at-home programme
You can bring a copy of our print-at-home alternative with you if you would prefer. Please recycle your programme after use.

Barbican Hall