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London Symphony Orchestra/Elim Chan

Matthews & Rachmaninoff, with Olivier Stankiewicz

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Conductor Elim Chan holding her baton and looking down.

A world premiere concerto from one of Britain’s finest composers, folk-inspired celebration of dance by Bartók plus Rachmaninoff’s late and great orchestral showstopper. 

Bartók’s Dance Suite weaves together folk-inspired melodies and restless rhythms, creating a vibrant, kaleidoscopic celebration of dance that bridges cultures with electrifying energy Here’s a rare chance to hear a major world premiere by one of modern music’s great conjuror of musical worlds, Colin Matthews. We also hear Rachmaninoff’s last major orchestral work, a suite of dances that sounds both entirely modern, but which still bears all the hallmarks of this supremely melodic composer. 

The LSO’s Principal Oboe Olivier Stankiewicz takes centre-stage for the Colin Matthew premiere, led by conductor Elim Chan – winner of the 2014 Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition, a frequent guest with the orchestra. 

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The concert will finish at approximately 8.45pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra.

Programme

  • Béla Bartók   Dance Suite
  • Colin Matthews   Oboe Concerto (world premiere)
  • Serge Rachmaninoff   Symphonic Dances

Performers

  • London Symphony Orchestra  
  • Elim Chan   conductor
  • Olivier Stankiewicz   oboe

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.