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London Symphony Orchestra/François-Xavier Roth

Half Six Fix: Beethoven Pastoral Symphony

,Barbican Hall
François-Xavier Roth

Half Six Fix is a 60-minute burst of music to kick-start your evening. Grab a drink and take your seat, as François-Xaver Roth introduces you to Beethoven’s leafy Pastoral Symphony.

Escape the rush hour, and take a walk in the country instead. Beethoven said that his Pastoral symphony was ‘more an expression of feelings than a picture’, but he wasn’t fooling anyone. You can listen out for the rippling streams, singing birds and shepherd’s pipes, or you can simply enjoy one of the warmest, happiest and most uplifting pieces of music ever written: either way, no one conducts it with more insight and freshness than François-Xavier Roth.

Roth has immersed himself in Beethoven’s musical imagination, and critics have called the results ‘revolutionary’. This trip out into Beethoven's beloved countryside is the perfect pick-me-up, all without leaving the Barbican!

'The London Symphony Orchestra’s regular Half Six Fix is a quick shot rather than the full classical cocktail: one hour; one symphony; no messing around.' – inews

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The end time for this concert will be added here closer to the performance date

Programme

  • Ludwig van Beethoven   Symphony No 6, Pastoral

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • François-Xavier Roth   conductor

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.