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London Symphony Orchestra/Gianandrea Noseda

Schnittke & Shostakovich, with Lisa Batiashvili

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Violinist Lisa Batiashvili and conductor Gianandrea Noseda perform on the Babrican Hall stage

Orchestral fireworks with early Shostakovich and Schnittke, joined by the London Symphony Chorus for some stirring Brahms.

Schnittke remarked that he saw a ‘desperate striving to find myself’ in his First Violin Concerto. His self-criticism seems harsh, for this is a brilliantly original work, shimmering with instrumental colour.

Shostakovich’s Second Symphony was written to mark the 10th anniversary of the 1917 Revolution. Its final moments feature a triumphant text praising Lenin, heralded by a factory whistle. What comes before is a fascinating montage of sounds and textures.

Brahms’ ‘Song of Destiny’ is an inspiring choral work, moving from nobility through tempestuousness to a glorious resolution.

Violinist Lisa Batiashvili joins us for her LSO Artist Portrait series. She begins with Schnittke’s First Violin Concerto, a work she says she is ‘particularly looking forward to playing … bringing attention to a piece that was for a long time overshadowed.’

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Please note that there will be no latecomers' point during the first half of the concert. The concert will finish at approximately 9.05pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Alfred Schnittke   Violin Concerto No 1 (Allegro non tanto; Andante; Allegro scherzando)
  • Dmitri Shostakovich   Symphony No 2, To October
  • Johannes Brahms   Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny)

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Gianandrea Noseda   conductor
  • Lisa Batiashvili   violin
  • London Symphony Chorus  

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.