London Symphony Orchestra/Michael Tilson Thomas & Yuja Wang
Grieg, Rachmaninov & Beethoven
Patrons: Wed 21 Apr 10am
Members: Thu 22 Apr 10am
Public: Fri 23 Apr 10am
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.
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
Performers
Ticket prices
£18–35*
We'll be welcoming a limited audience back into the Hall for these concerts (subject to government guidelines).
Tickets are available as single tickets or in groups of twos, threes and fours. You can only sit in the same seating cluster as someone from your own household/bubble. We ask you to not swap seats when you arrive so we can maintain a safe distance between you and other groups.
£10
Aged 14–25? Join Young Barbican for free.
Subject to availability
£5
Tickets are required for each child attending a performance. Children under 5 are not permitted to enter the Barbican Hall excepting Family Concerts. Children over the age of 18 months require a ticket for Family Concerts.
Unwaged: 30% discount on standard prices for those claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit.
Proof of eligibility required on request.
Save 20% on your tickets by booking the three LSO concerts at the Barbican (18 May, 26 or 27 May, 13 June) at the same time, when you buy the same number of tickets for each performance.
Previous LSO 2020/21 Season multibuy bookers will have their top-up discounts automatically enabled when booking one or more concerts.
Patrons: Wed 21 Apr 10am
Members: Thu 22 Apr 10am
Public: Fri 23 Apr 10am
Booking fees
£3 booking fee per online transaction, £4 by phone.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. Booking fees do not currently apply to bookings for exhibitions in the Art Gallery. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events.
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.
