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London Symphony Orchestra/Alain Altinoglu

Mendelssohn and Adámek with Christian Tetzlaff

Christian Tetzlaff performing violin on the Barbican stage.

An enticing, wintry new violin concerto contrasts with the glorious warmth of Mendelssohn’s uplifting choral symphony. 

Mendelssohn’s Symphony No 2 is one of the most glorious and uplifting of all 19th-century orchestral works. The ‘Lobgesang’ or ‘Hymn of Praise’, a ‘symphony cantata’ featuring a lyrical and beautiful Sinfonia, dreamy arias and rousing choruses, was first performed in 1840 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Gutenburg’s printing press.   

There’s a unique chance, too, to hear the UK premiere of Ondřej Adámek’s violin concerto Thin Ice, a fiercely imaginative and virtuosic work of unremitting energy and imagination.  

Violinist Christian Tetzlaff, who premiered Thin Ice in 2025, brings this spectacular work to London, while the London Symphony Chorus is sure to exude radiance in Mendelssohn. 

The concert will finish at approximately 9pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra.

Thin Ice commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Musikkollegium Winterthur and L’Orchestre National de France

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.