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London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Chausson, Foccroulle and Scriabin

Headshot of Sasha Cook, dressed in black in front of a textured wall

Chausson and Scriabin transport us to intoxicating musical realms, plus a world premiere by the celebrated organist and composer Bernard Foccroulle. 

Passions run high in two dreamy, high-Romantic tone poems. Scored for soprano and orchestra and set against an oceanic backdrop, Chausson’s Poème de l’amour et de la mer blends the rich universes of Wagner and Debussy as it charts the course of a love affair. Scriabin, equally indebted to Debussy, takes us on a metaphysical journey to cosmic bliss – his glorious one-movement Poem of Ecstasy has a magical timelessness, and builds inexorably to one of music’s most astonishing and overwhelming climaxes. 

In between these two heady works, UIESH (meaning ‘somewhere’) by Bernard Foccroulle sets powerful poems by Innu Elder, Joséphine Bacon, with translations by Jessica Moore. 

World-renowned singers, mezzo soprano Sasha Cooke and baritone Stéphane Degout join the LSO and Sir Antonio Pappano in this concert of sublime colour and emotional depth. 

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

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra.

UIESH commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra and Festival d’Aix en Provence.

The work of the Chief Conductor with the LSO is generously supported by Alex & Elena Gerko, and members of the Chief Conductor's Circle. 

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.