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London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Walker, Bernstein & Walton, with Carolin Widmann

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Sir Antonio Pappano conducting the LSO on the Barbican stage, with LSO cellos and violas in the background.

Bringing together Walton’s turbulent first Symphony with passionate statements of love and outrage from two American greats.

Walker’s Sinfonia No 5, 'Visions' was his final work, composed when he was 96. It was written in response to a shocking act of racial violence. The composer’s outrage can be heard in its steely outbursts, restless energy, and urgent, jagged harmonies.

Bernstein has lively and learned conversations about love with writers from ancient Greece in his Serenade for violin and orchestra.

Walton’s powerful Symphony No 1 is a blistering journey from personal turmoil to a well-earned, celebratory ending.

The LSO and Pappano are the perfect team for these intensely dramatic works. Carolin Widmann brings her radiant playing to Bernstein’s most passionate music.

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Change of soloist
Janine Jansen has the flu and, whilst hoping to be well enough to perform with the LSO this week, she has regretfully had to take the decision to withdraw from the concert on 6 February. The LSO is extremely grateful to Carolin Widmann for agreeing to step in as soloist for Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade at very short notice.
Posted 5 February 3.25pm

The concert will finish at approximately 9.15pm (timings subject to change)

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • George Walker   Sinfonia No 5, Visions
  • Leonard Bernstein   Serenade
  • William Walton   Symphony No 1

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Sir Antonio Pappano   conductor
  • Carolin Widmann   violin

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.