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London Symphony Orchestra/Rattle

Rachmaninov Third Symphony

,Barbican Hall
photo of simon rattle conducting

Not so private passions. Sir Simon Rattle conducts personal favourites from three centuries, by Rachmaninov, Dvořák and Haydn.

Sir Simon is on the record as being ‘crazy about Haydn’, and this joyous, exuberantly inventive little symphony is just the start of a concert that’s big on melody and even bigger on heart. Dvořák retells a Czech fairy tale; then we jump forward to the 1930s, where Rachmaninov shares the sorrows and consolations of exile in his bittersweet Third Symphony.

It’s one of those pieces that has it all – terrific tunes, a big personality and a way of making an orchestra sound like a million dollars. But that goes for everything in this concert, and Sir Simon is determined to give these pieces the audience they deserve. This is the music that he loves, and you won’t spend a wittier, warmer or more entertaining evening in a concert hall.

Rescheduled event
This concert has been rescheduled, with a partially revised programme.

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The performance is expected to finish around 9.30pm, including a 20 minute interval.

Programme

  • Haydn   Symphony No 86
  • Dvořák   The Golden Spinning Wheel
  • Rachmaninov   Symphony No 3

Performers

  • Sir Simon Rattle   conductor
  • London Symphony Orchestra  

Barbican 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.