Jerwood Hall
Mahan Esfahani & Friends: Mahan Esfahani and Lars Anders Tomter
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
LSO St Luke's
Full programme to be announced.
Mahan Esfahani harpsichord
Lars Anders Tomter viola
The concert will finish at approximately 1.35pm.
Tickets
£16 (£14 concessions, £6 under-18s)
+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction
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Other Discounts
Discounts for 18s-and-under and full-time students
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Free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members
Full details
The Concert
The charm of chamber music finds its ideal home in LSO St Luke’s, in curated series of concerts recorded for future broadcast by BBC Radio 3.
The Performers
Mahan Esfahani is one of the most compelling voices in today’s music world, redefining the harpsichord with boldness and brilliance. Alongside him, Lars Anders Tomter stands as one of the great violists of his generation, celebrated for his rich tone and commanding artistry.
Recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
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Booking and Discounts
Box Office Information
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 in advance, or at LSO St Luke’s when doors open (no booking fee)
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.
Contact the Barbican Box Office at tickets@barbican.org.uk, get help via WhatsApp or send them a text message on 07380 975000.
Visit the Barbican website for conditions of sale.
All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
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 twelve 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.
Offers and Savings
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