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London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Vaughan Williams, Elgar & Bax, with David Cohen

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Sir Antonio Pappano conducting, smiling and facing the musicians of the LSO.

Two reflective works from Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Elgar, plus Arnold Bax’s evocative portrait of the Cornish countryside.

Reminicent, ruminating and spiralling: Elgar’s Cello Concerto is unlike his early works and yet remains one of his most popular. The cello’s humble voice pushes its way through the orchestra in a soliloquy to a lost way of life. 

At the time of his last symphony, Vaughan Williams had seen the damage of two world wars. Initially inspired by tales of vengeance and justice, this symphony balances dark with warmth, dread with hope. Bax’s symphonic poem paints Tintagel Castle on a ‘sunny but not windless day’, soaring among the characters who once inhabited it.

The LSO and Sir Antonio Pappano bring vibrant colour brazen light to these late-career British works. Principal cellist Cello David Cohen steps into the solo spot for the elegiac concerto.

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This performance will end at approximately 8.45pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

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Programme

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams   Symphony No 9
  • Edward Elgar   Cello Concerto
  • Arnold Bax   Tintagel

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sir Antonio Pappano   conductor
  • David Cohen   cello

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.