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BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

Sir Antonio Pappano/LSO Strings

,LSO St Luke's
A portrait photo of Sir Antonio Pappano, against a grey background, looking away from the camera into the distance.

Warmth, wit and passion from Shostakovich in two of his greatest chamber works.

A selection of music performed by LSO Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano on the piano and a string quartet of LSO musicians, as part of a series of BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts.

Shostakovich’s Cello Sonata (1934) is one of the most lyrical and emotionally rich pieces he ever wrote. It was composed in a period of turmoil while the composer was having an intense affair. Perhaps partly as a result, the music is ardent, urgent and often deeply romantic.

His Piano Quintet in G minor, written six years later, is a suavely confident and stirring work – from its opening piano salvo to its lushly scored writing for string instruments, to its graceful handling of a huge range of musical moods.

Tagged with: Classical music London Symphony Orchestra

Please note that a photographer will be taking photos of this event. If you have any concerns, or would like to be excluded from any photography, please speak to a member of staff on the day or email [email protected] at least 48 hours before the concert.

The concert will finish at approximately 2.05pm (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra. Recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

Programme

  • Dmitri Shostakovich   Cello Sonata Piano
  • Dmitri Shostakovich   Quintet in G minor

Performers

  • Sir Antonio Pappano   piano
  • Benjamin Marquise Gilmore   violin
  • Julián Gil Rodríguez   second violin
  • Gillianne Haddow   viola
  • David Cohen   cello

LSO St Luke's

Location
161 Old St
London
EC1V 9NG

Nearby public transport
The closest London Underground station is Old Street.The nearest National Rail station is Old Street (for Great Northern services), with Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Blackfriars and City Thameslink all within walking distance. Bus services running to LSO St Luke's are 55, 243 (stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271. 

Car and bicycle parking
The nearest paid car parking is at the Barbican. There are occasionally disabled parking spaces available at the venue, but these must be booked in advance by calling LSO St Luke's on 020 7490 3939. The nearest TfL Bicycle Hire docking station is at Old Street tube station.