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London Symphony Orchestra/Thomas Adès

50th Birthday Concert

,Barbican Hall
Thomas Ades conducting on stage 2017

In the week that he turns 50, Thomas Adès conducts his epic Totentanz – a colossal celebration of life, death and the power of the imagination.

‘Good folk, come, rich or poor, this way / Come young and old, to see the play …’ Thomas Adès has been called the natural successor to Britten, and his dark, daring Totentanz tells a tale as old as time. But with Adès, nothing is ever predictable, and this 50th birthday concert contains more than one masterpiece.

Adès himself conducts, and has chosen the other pieces for this celebration. Sibelius’ brooding, elemental tone-pictures and Kurtág’s concentrated intimacy each shine a light on the roots of Adès’ inspiration. And then, two handpicked soloists – Simon Keenlyside and Christianne Stotijn – join Adès and the LSO for what will surely be a near-definitive performance of a true 21st-century classic.

Rescheduled event
This concert has been rescheduled, with a revised programme.

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The performance is expected to finish around 9.30pm, including a 20 minute interval.

Programme

  • Kurtág   Ligatura – Message to Frances-Marie (The Answered Unanswered Question)
  • Sibelius   'The Swan of Tuonela' from Lemminkäinen Suite
  • Sibelius   Suite No 2 from The Tempest
  • Thomas Adès   Totentanz

Performers

  • Thomas Adès   conductor
  • Christianne Stotijn   mezzo-soprano
  • Simon Keenlyside   baritone

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
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