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London Symphony Orchestra / Duncan Ward

Star-crossed Lovers – Bartók, Janáček, Debussy

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Isabelle Faust

Duncan Ward and the LSO set out to sweep you off your feet with symphonic poems from Janáček and Debussy, while Isabelle Faust offers sensitive insights into the music of Bartók.

Bartók dedicated his First Violin Concerto to the famed musician Stefi Geyer, but she refused it, unable to return his adoration. It wasn’t performed until 1956, when listeners discovered an unusual musical portrait of Geyer, exploring Bartók’s dreamy admiration and his crush’s quick wit.

Janáček’s Taras Bulba tells a rousing tale of Cossack warriors, featuring another doomed romance. Lamenting horns and tender oboes introduce a pair of lovers on opposing sides of a battle. 

Chausson’s sensuous Poème was inspired by a short story about two men in love with the same woman, while Debussy’s scintillating evocation of the sea was written in the midst of an adulterous affair.    

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This performance will end at approximately 9pm, including a 20-minute interval.

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Béla Bartók   Violin Concerto No 1
  • Leoš Janáček   Taras Bulba
  • Ernest Chausson   Poème
  • Claude Debussy   La mer

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Duncan Ward   conductor
  • Isabelle Faust   violin

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.