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London Symphony Orchestra: Half Six Fix

Ravel's Daphnis and Chloé with Sir Antonio Pappano

,Hall
Sir Antonio Pappano conducting

Begin your evening with the gauzy, sensuous soundscape of Ravel’s pastoral ballet.

Sir Antonio Pappano tells us why he loves Daphnis and Chloé at the start of this hour-long concert. 

In turn-of-the-century Paris, Ravel composed a ballet about ancient Greece for a Russian dance company. The result was music of fluid, diaphanous beauty, a languid drama of danger and desire. Confronting its strange, modern rhythms, the dancers are said to have chanted the name of Ballet Russes impresario ‘Ser-gei Dia-ghi-lev’ to stay on beat. But Ravel’s choreographic symphony, complete with wordless chorus and even a wind machine, has stood the test of time. 

Sir Antonio Pappano, Chief Conductor Designate, and the LSO unfurl the story of the young lovers in an enchanting interplay of rhythm and colour. The choral phenomenon Tenebrae contribute their unforgettable sound.  

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This performance will end at approximately 7.45pm, with no interval.

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Maurice Ravel   Daphnis and Chloé

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sir Antonio Pappano   conductor & presenter
  • Tenebrae  

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.