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Beethoven's The Creatures of Prometheus

Academy of Ancient Music & Circa

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A painting of Prometheus holding a log set on fire. We only see a part of his body. He is wearing orange tunic.

Academy of Ancient Music joins the phenomenal Circa in a thrillingly physical reinvention of Beethoven’s only ballet. 

Prometheus, they say, brought the fire of the gods to humanity, paying a terrible price for his daring. Beethoven also faced misunderstanding and personal tragedy – but he too unleashed a power that could transform lives. “Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom!” he declared, and in his only ballet he retold the myth of Prometheus for an age of Revolution. 

This new production of this life-affirming masterpiece is made by Academy of Ancient Music together with the astonishing Circa, for Beethoven’s anniversary year. Sublime music and the endlessly creative physicality of world-class circus performers, coming together to rekindle the divine fire in our own restless times. Be there when it ignites.

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Promoted by Academy of Ancient Music in partnership with the Barbican.

The Creatures of Prometheus is supported by the Polonsky Foundation as part of the Barbican's Beethoven 200 celebrations.

Programme

  • Ludwig van Beethoven   The Creatures of Prometheus

Performers

  • Academy of Ancient Music  
  • Laurence Cummings   conductor
  • Circa  
  • Yaron Lifschitz   artistic director

Ticket prices

Standard
From £22 (£18 + £4 transaction fee)

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.

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