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London Symphony Orchestra/Barbara Hannigan

America's Voice

Barbara Hannigan conducting the LSO, arms outstretched to either side.

Trailblazing soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan guides us through the musical landscape of America at a defining point in its history, from concert hall to musical theatre.

Tonight’s concert is a journey through American music starring one of today’s most breathtaking talents, the soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan. She begins with Charles Ives’ haunting Shall we gather at the river followed by a feast of early 20th-century avant-garde composers, showing how the US broke from European tradition to forge a distinct, experimental sound.

The second half celebrates a more familiar, confident American style that grew in parallel, through the Broadway hits and jazz-inspired works of Rodgers and Gershwin. Revel in this compelling arc from pioneering dissonance to popular melodic triumph.

A world-class conductor and soprano, Barbara Hannigan is also one of music’s great communicators – ideal for a concert of this narrative scope and stylistic variety.

The concert will finish at approximately 8.50pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

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.