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Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise
Conductor André J Thomas
Barbican

Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise

André J Thomas

Sunday 3 November 2024 • 7pm

Experience the unrestrained power of American gospel music, combined with the symphonic sound of the LSO and a chorus of over 250 voices.

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Mendelssohn and Schubert 'The Great'
Daniele Rustioni and Francesca Dego chatting in a park
Barbican

Mendelssohn and Schubert 'The Great'

Daniele Rustioni and Francesca Dego

Thursday 7 November 2024 • 7pm

Three beautifully contrasting piece: Liszt in fine form, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto and Schubert's 'Great' Symphony.

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Sibelius, Prokofiev and Stravinsky
Headshot of Klaus Makela, looking into the distance
Barbican

Sibelius, Prokofiev and Stravinsky

Klaus Mäkelä and Andrej Power

Sunday 10 November 2024 • 7pm

Klaus Mäkelä conducts Stravinsky's groundbreaking ballet that changed the classical world forever and Prokofiev's globe-trotting Second Violin Concerto, performed by LSO Leader Andrej Power.

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Nature's Heart: Kinoshi and Beethoven 6
The jazz ensemble seed.
Barbican

Nature's Heart: Kinoshi and Beethoven 6

EFG London Jazz Festival

Thursday 21 November 2024 • 7.30pm

Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, the LSO is joined by the Mercury Prize-nominated ensemble seed., led by saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, for an evening of new and classical music celebrating the natural world.

Half Six Fix: Lachenmann and Beethoven 7
The London Symphony Orchestra performing on the Barbican Hall stage.
Barbican

Half Six Fix: Lachenmann and Beethoven 7

Ilan Volkov

Wednesday 27 November 2024 • 6.30pm

Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.

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Lachenmann and Beethoven 7
First Violins of the London Symphony Orchestra performingon the Barbican Hall stage
Barbican

Lachenmann and Beethoven 7

Ilan Volkov

Thursday 28 November 2024 • 7pm

Two sound worlds, two centuries apart: Lachenmann’s Melodies meets Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.

Family Concert
London Symphony Orchestra on stage in the Barbican Hall during a family concert with colourful patterned lighting backdrop
Barbican

Family Concert

Recommended for children aged 7+ and their families

Sunday 1 December 2024 • 2.30pm

A fun opportunity for families to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra, with music based on a theme and free workshops before the concert.

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Puccini La rondine
Sir Antonio Pappano conducting the LSO on the Barbican stage, holding a baton, with LSO string players in the foreground of the image and audience members in the background.
Barbican

Puccini La rondine

Sir Antonio Pappano

Tuesday 10 December 2024 • 7pm

Sir Antonio Pappano conducts a concert performance of La rondine, Puccini’s story of love thwarted by society’s conventions, an opera glowing with melody and orchestral colour.

Puccini La rondine
Sir Antonio Pappano conducting the LSO on the Barbican stage, with LSO cellos and violas in the background.
Barbican

Puccini La rondine

Sir Antonio Pappano

Thursday 12 December 2024 • 7pm

Sir Antonio Pappano conducts a concert performance of La rondine, Puccini’s story of love thwarted by society’s conventions, an opera glowing with melody and orchestral colour.

Elgar and Vaughan Williams 9
Sir Antonio Pappano conducting, smiling and facing the musicians of the LSO.
Barbican

Elgar and Vaughan Williams 9

Sir Antonio Pappano and David Cohen

Sunday 15 December 2024 • 7pm

Two reflective works from Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Elgar, plus Arnold Bax’s evocative portrait of the Cornish countryside. Sir Antonio Pappano is joined by David Cohen, LSO Principal Cello, for Elgar's Cello Concerto.

Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky
Barbican

Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky

Sir Antonio Pappano and Frank Dupree

Wednesday 18 December 2024 • 7pm

Classical meets jazz with some festive favourites – plus a riotous ride with Kapustin, Gershwin’s most swinging tunes, and Bernstein at his exuberant best. Sir Antonio Pappano is joined by pianist Frank Dupree and the LSO's own Sérgio Pires.

Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky
Frank Dupree smiling and sitting on a piano stool, with his back against a grand piano.
Barbican

Christmas Swing: Gershwin, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky

Sir Antonio Pappano and Frank Dupree

Thursday 19 December 2024 • 7pm

Classical meets jazz with some festive favourites – plus a riotous ride with Kapustin, Gershwin’s most swinging tunes, and Bernstein at his exuberant best. Sir Antonio Pappano is joined by pianist Frank Dupree and the LSO's own Sérgio Pires.