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London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Genius in Full Flow – Beethoven, Adès and Bartók

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Sir Antonio Pappano landscape pose

Beethoven’s triumphantly brilliant symphony and an instantly popular 21st-century concerto with soloist Kirill Gerstein in the spotlight.

At the first performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No 7, the crowd demanded an immediate encore of the astonishingly beautiful second movement. 21st-century listeners may be familiar with its stirring melody from the climactic moment of the film The King’s Speech. Beethoven himself wrote that this ‘Grand Symphony in A’ was ‘one of my very best’. To hear it live is a thrilling experience.

This performance opens with the delightful romp of Bartók’s Divertimento and Thomas Adès’ stylish, entertaining Concerto for Piano and Orchestra.

Sir Antonio Pappano, Chief Conductor Designate, and the LSO bring out the inspiration and passion of these rewarding works. Adès’ concerto was composed with Kirill Gerstein in mind – this is the performance you want to hear live.

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

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Concert generously supported by The Huo Family Foundation

Programme

  • Béla Bartok   Divertimento for Strings
  • Thomas Adès   Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
  • Ludwig van Beethoven   Symphony No 7

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sir Antonio Pappano   conductor
  • Kirill Gerstein   piano

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.