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London Symphony Orchestra/Half Six Fix – Prokofiev 5

with Sir Simon Rattle

Sir Simon Rattle presenting from the Barbican stage

Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert exploring Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony – introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.

Composed in the summer of 1944, as World War II raged on, Prokofiev debuted his Fifth Symphony in Moscow amid cannon fire: an ode to freedom, happiness and ‘the grandeur of the human spirit’. The music is steadfastly noble, with a powerfully epic first movement and a central Adagio of almost overwhelming beauty. The heady, exuberant final movement that follows has the feeling of a movie score as it hurtles to its grand conclusion.

Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor Emeritus of the LSO, brings his vibrant energy and meticulous attention to detail to this performance of Prokofiev’s Fifth, with an on-stage introduction to the music.

The concert will finish at approximately 7.30pm (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

Ticket prices

Standard
From £19 (£15 + £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.