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London Symphony Orchestra/Ilan Volkov

Lachenmann & Beethoven

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London SymphonyOrchestra performing on the Barbican Hall stage.

Two sound worlds, two centuries apart: Lachenmann’s Melodies meets Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. 

In Lachenmann’s My Melodies the orchestra makes some unconventional sounds, from whistles to scrapes to whispers. It is an atmospheric backdrop to the force of eight solo horns, operating together like a vast single instrument and showcasing the virtuosity of the LSO’s own musicians.

Beethoven’s Symphony No 7 is one of his most energetic and optimistic. It was a huge success at its premiere – the audience demanded an encore of the famous second movement – and Beethoven himself wrote that it was ‘one of my very best’. To hear it live is a thrilling experience.

A versatile conductor and champion of contemporary music, Ilan Volkov brings a wealth of experience to lead the LSO in this fantastically diverse programme.

 

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Change of Conductor
Conductor François-Xavier Roth has withdrawn from his engagements with the London Symphony Orchestra in the 2024/25 season. The LSO is grateful to Ilan Volkov for stepping in to conduct the Barbican concerts on 27 and 28 November. The programmes for these concerts will remain as originally planned.

 

This performance will end at approximately 8.40pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra.

Programme

  • Helmut Lachenmann   My Melodies (Music for Eight Horns and Orchestra)
  • Ludwig van Beethoven   Symphony No 7

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Ilan Volkov   conductor
  • LSO Horns  

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.