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London Symphony Orchestra/Barbara Hannigan

Roussel, Ravel, Britten & Haydn

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Barbara Hannigan conducting the LSO, lunging forwards

Albert Roussel and Maurice Ravel paint vivid portraits of the animal kingdom, Benjamin Britten conjures up a savage parade, and Joseph Haydn takes a trip to London for his final symphony.

Roussel’s Le festin de L’araignée weaves a delicate web of sound around a brutal tale of insect carnage. Ravel creates a magical language for an eccentric group of beasts in Histoires naturelles, including a narcissistic peacock and an anxious cricket.

In Britten’s sensuous Les Illuminations, the soprano soloist holds the key to a magical world – a ‘savage parade’. Back in London, Haydn’s Symphony No 104 channels the hectic energy of the city, finishing with a riotous folk-like finale.

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This performance will end at approximately 9.10pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Albert Roussel   Le festin de l’araignée
  • Maurice Ravel arr Anthony Girard   Histoires naturelles
  • Benjamin Britten   Les illuminations
  • Joseph Haydn   Symphony No 104, London

Performers

  • Barbara Hannigan   conductor & soprano
  • Stéphane Degout   baritone

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.