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London Symphony Orchestra/Thomas Adès

Rautavaara, Sibelius & Adès, with Johan Dalene

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Johan Dalene playing the violin

Thomas Adès leads us through Sibelius’ Finland and conjures magical images in his own evocation of a Celtic legend.

Icy restraint, subtle beauty and soulful warmth combine in two of Sibelius’ lesser-performed symphonies. The Fourth’s austerity and playfulness meet the shimmering Sixth whose opening contains some of the composer’s most beautiful music.

In between, Adès conducts his own short chamber work, its bubbling soundscapes inspired by a Celtic tale of love, loss and the power of music.

Unfinished at his death in 2016 but completed by composer Kalevi Aho, Rautavaara’s Deux Sérénades are ravishing, and redolent of Sibelius at his richest.

The LSO and Adès continue their Sibelian journey, and Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene joins for Rautavaara’s poignant Serenades.

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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

  • Jean Sibelius   Symphony No 4
  • Einojuhani Rautavaara   Deux Sérénades
  • Thomas Adès   The Origin of the Harp (for chamber orchestra)
  • Jean Sibelius   Symphony No 6

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Thomas Adès   conductor
  • Johan Dalene   violin

Ticket prices

Standard
£18-72 *
* Excludes £4 booking fee

Booking fees

£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. 

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

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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.