Shostakovich boldly addressed human suffering in his Symphony No 13; Beethoven saluted the human spirit in his Emperor Concerto. Gianandrea Noseda conducts them both tonight.
‘No monument stands over Babi Yar / A drop sheer as a coarse gravestone / I am afraid …’ Shostakovich tackles dark episodes of modern history, in a striking Symphony which speaks boldly of victims of tyranny, and the reality of living in fear and intimidation. This is music that burns with rage and aches with sorrow: a strong counterpoint to the grandeur and glory of Beethoven’s majestic Emperor Concerto.
Gianandrea Noseda directs the London Symphony Chorus as well as the Ukrainian bass Vitalij Kowaljow – praised by critics for his ‘gravity and pathos’. First, though, he joins Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski for Beethoven at his most affirmative: and if you’ve never heard Trpčeski play the piano, you’re in for the ride of your life.
The end time for this concert will be added here closer to the performance date
Generously supported by the Sir Joseph Hotung Charitable Settlement
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Barbican Hall
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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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Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
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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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