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London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Bewitching Rhythms – Marsalis and Ravel

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Alison Balsom

The gauzy soundscape of Ravel’s pastoral ballet meets a sparkling new concerto by Wynton Marsalis, in this concert with conductor Sir Antonio Pappano and trumpet soloist Alison Balsom.

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. The choral phenomenon Tenebrae bring their unforgettable sound to Daphnis and Chloé.

Renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and musician Wynton Marsalis pays homage to the many great trumpeters that have come before him through this sprawling six-movement trumpet encyclopedia.

From Louis Armstrong to Johann Hummel, this masterpiece mingles jazz and blues, Copland-esque inflections, and classical traditions, with Marsalis' signature flare. And, being a jazzer himself, there's plenty of room left in the score for star trumpeter Alison Balsom to be spontaneous.

Tagged with: Classical music London Symphony Orchestra Sep 23–Jun 24 Multibuy London Symphony Orchestra

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

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra.

*Co-commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra, Verbier Festival Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and Swedish Radio

Programme

  • Wynton Marsalis   Trumpet Concerto
  • Maurice Ravel   Daphnis and Chloé

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sir Antonio Pappano   conductor
  • Alison Balsom   trumpet
  • 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.