Heartfelt. Spiritual. Profound
Beethoven 'Choral' Symphony
Sir Antonio Pappano
Barbican
Public booking opens Friday 19 April 10am
Priority booking for LSO Supporters
Thu 11 Apr 10am LSO Ambassador Friends and Pioneers
Mon 15 Apr 10am All LSO Friends
Michael Tippett
A Child of Our Time (66 mins)
Interval
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No 9, ‘Choral’ (67 mins)
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha soprano
J’Nai Bridges mezzo-soprano
London Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
The concert will finish at approximately 9.40pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).
Tickets
£70 £55 £39 £26 £18
+ £4 booking fee per online/phone transaction
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Wildcards
£12/£16 + booking fee as above
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Other Discounts
Multibuy Discounts: save up to 40%
Discounts for 18s-and-under, 14–25s and full-time students
Groups of 10+ save at least 20%
Free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members
Full details on all discounts below
The Concert
Tippett’s moving pacifist oratorio meets Beethoven’s immense ‘Choral’ symphony – 200 years after its UK premiere.
The Music
A Child of our Time was Tippett’s response to Kristallnacht, a Nazi pogrom against German Jews. In a unique, utterly touching musical language his oratorio explores the darkness of the world and of individuals. A powerful collective spirit is forged in the famous spirituals.
200 years since its UK premiere in March 1825, we celebrate Beethoven’s huge, influential Ninth Symphony, commissioned by the Philharmonic Society of London. The symphony’s journey is hesitant, stormy and soulful until the final movement welcomes in the human voice – and a hope for the future.
The Performers
The London Symphony Chorus, and a line-up of star soloists, join the Orchestra in these heartfelt expressions of humanity.
Recommended by Classic FM
Dive Deeper
Sir Antonio Pappano
‘I want to explore music that I really, really love – and, the hope is, that the Orchestra will really love with me.’
Sir Antonio Pappano introduces his first season as Chief Conductor of the LSO.
Booking and Discounts
Booking Your Tickets
Online at lso.co.uk or barbican.org.uk
By phone on +44 20 7870 2500 (Monday to Friday 12–5.30pm)
In person at the Barbican Centre (no booking fee)
Refunds and Exchanges
Contact the Box Office at least 24 hours before the performance (two weeks for group bookings) to exchange your tickets for another LSO concert or Barbican credit voucher, valid for six months. A per-ticket administration fee applies.
The LSO reserves the right to change artists or programmes if necessary. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, all bookers will receive a refund.
Questions About Your Booking?
Contact the Barbican Box Office at tickets@barbican.org.uk.
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All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
Multibuy Discounts
Book 2 or 3 concerts, save 10%
Book 4 to 7 concerts, save 20%
Book 8 to 11 concerts, save 30%
Book 12 or more concerts, save 40%
Retain your discount for any later bookings within the season. Find out more about Multibuy Discounts.
Wildcards
£12 or £16 (£10 or £15 for Half Six Fix concerts), plus booking fee. Check availability using the Wildcards button above. On the concert night, show your Wildcard order email at the Stalls box office to receive a valid ticket worth at least £18 (£15 for Half Six Fix). Find out more about Wildcards.
Young People and Students
18 and under: £6 tickets. Book online, by phone or in person.
14–25s: Join Young Barbican for discounted tickets to selected concerts.
Full-time students: Join Student Pulse for £6 or £10 tickets to selected LSO concerts.
Groups of 10+
Save 20% to 30% and enjoy additional benefits. Find out more about group booking.
Access Members
Members of the Barbican’s Access Scheme can book wheelchair places priced at the lowest price for that event and book a free companion seat. Join the Barbican Access Scheme.
Your Visit and Access
Getting to the Barbican
We are based at the Barbican Centre in the City of London. The main entrance to the Barbican is on Silk Street.
What to Expect
From the concert experience to venue facilities, find out what to expect from an LSO concert at the Barbican.
Accessibility
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