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London Symphony Orchestra/Thomas Adès

Paxton, Sibelius, Ruders & Adès, with Sean Shibe

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Thomas Ades conducting the LSO

Kaleidoscopic music by Adès and Ruders meet Sibelius’ evocative landscapes, and the promise of vibrant new music by Alex Paxton.

The LSO welcomes composer and conductor Thomas Adès for the first concert in a series exploring Nordic music alongside a selection of his own works.

Here, Sibelius hymns the icy landscapes and rich folklore of Finland, Danish composer Poul Ruders riffs on Paganini in an exhilarating guitar concerto, and Adès imagines the ebb and flow of underground streams in music of palpable power and beauty.

There’s a new work by Alex Paxton too – a former participant of the Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composer Scheme - whose heady sound draws on UK jazz, minimalism, experimental classical and more.

Guitarist Sean Shibe is a brilliant advocate for contemporary guitar music, while Adès and the LSO are a formidable partnership for this concert of old and new.

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The concert will finish at approximately 9pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra. 

Programme

  • Alex Paxton   World Builder, Creature (UK premiere)
  • Poul Ruders   Paganini Variations for Guitar and Orchestra (Guitar Concerto No 2)
  • Jean Sibelius   Symphony No 3
  • Thomas Adès   Aquifer

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Thomas Adès   conductor
  • Sean Shibe   guitar

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.