Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony finds its 21st-century counterpart, as Sir Simon Rattle and Magdalena Kozena give the UK premiere of Ondřej Adámek’s Where Are You?
Beethoven’s Sixth symphony embraces every aspect of country life – from birdsong and brooks to thunderstorms and folk dance. The Pastoral symphony draws solace and strength from the woods and fields it depicts, revealing how nature, like music, can heal and fulfil.
Ondřej Adámek’s stunning new work, premiered tonight by Magdalena Kožená, provides a thought-provoking counterpoint to Beethoven’s timeless beauty. His spiritual quest takes him from the rustic faith of his Moravian roots to the sacred poetry of Catholicism, Judaism and the Bhagavad-Gita. Critics at the world premiere in Munich in March described Where Are You? as ‘unforgettable and moving’. Conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, Adámek and Beethoven showcase the natural power of music.
This performance will end at approximately 8.30pm. There is no interval.
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Please note that there will be no interval
* Composed for Musica Viva / Bayerischer Rundfunk and the London Symphony Orchestra, supported by the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation.
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The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
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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.
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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.
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