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London Schools Symphony Orchestra

Rituals of the Heart

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David Monteith-Hodge

The London Schools Symphony Orchestra returns for an evening of music shaped by passion, lyricism and dramatic intensity.

Conducted by Dominic Wheeler, the programme moves from the vibrant colours of Gabriela Ortiz’s Kauyumari to the intimate expressiveness of Richard Strauss’s celebrated songs, performed by Guildhall sopranos Lowri Probert and Avery Lafrentz.

Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde: Prelude & Liebestod closes the first half with its sweeping emotional arc and shimmering orchestration. After the interval, Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 brings the concert to a powerful conclusion – a late masterpiece of rhythmic vitality and rich orchestral colour.

From Strauss’s lyrical refinement to Wagner’s harmonic daring and Rachmaninoff’s dramatic sweep, Rituals of the Heart offers a programme of striking emotional range, performed by one of the UK’s leading youth orchestras.

Tagged with: Classical music Music Priority Booking Young Barbican

This performance will feature a 20 minute interval.

Centre for Young Musicians

Performers

  • Dominic Wheeler   Conductor
  • Sitali Dewan   Conductor in residence
  • Lowri Probert   Soprano
  • Avery Lafrentz   Soprano
  • London Schools Symphony Orchestra  

Programme

  • Gabriela Ortiz   Kauyumari
  • Strauss   Ruhe, meine Seele (Rest, my soul) Op, 27/1
  • Strauss   Cäcilie (Cecily), Op. 27/2
  • Strauss   Heimliche Aufforderung (The Lover’s Pledge), Op. 27/3
  • Strauss   Morgen! (Tomorrow!), Op. 27/4
  • Wagner   Tristan und Isolde: Prelude & Liebestod
  • Rachmaninoff   Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

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
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