Jerwood Hall
Sir Antonio Pappano and Friends
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
LSO St Luke's
Dmitri Shostakovich
Cello Sonata
Piano Quintet in G minor
Sir Antonio Pappano piano
Benjamin Marquise Gilmore violin
Julián Gil Rodríguez second violin
Gillianne Haddow viola
David Cohen cello
The concert will finish at approximately 2.05pm.
Tickets
£16 (£14 concessions, £6 under-18s)
+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction
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Full details
The Concert
Warmth, wit and passion from Shostakovich in two of his greatest chamber works.
The Concert
A selection of music performed by LSO Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano on the piano and a string quartet of LSO musicians, as part of a series of BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concerts.
The Music
Shostakovich’s Cello Sonata (1934) is one of the most lyrical and emotionally rich pieces he ever wrote. It was composed in a period of turmoil while the composer was having an intense affair. Perhaps partly as a result, the music is ardent, urgent and often deeply romantic.
His Piano Quintet in G minor, written six years later, is a suavely confident and stirring work – from its opening piano salvo to its lushly scored writing for string instruments, to its graceful handling of a huge range of musical moods.
The Performers
Sir Antonio Pappano turns to the keyboard, joined by a quartet of LSO string players, Principals and Co-Principals of the Orchestra, for what promises to be a spellbinding concert.
Recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3
Booking and Discounts
Booking Your Tickets
Online at lso.co.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 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.
Questions About Your Booking?
Contact the Box Office at tickets@barbican.org.uk.
Visit the Barbican website for conditions of sale.
All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
Multibuy Discount
Save 20% when you book three or more BBC Radio 3 concerts in the 2025/26 season within one transaction.
Retain your discount for any later bookings within the season.
Concessions
£14 tickets for over-60s, full-time students and unwaged/unemployed people.
18 and Under
£6 tickets. Book online, by phone or in person.
BBC Radio 3 Concerts are recommended for ages 12+. For younger children, we have a range of other events at LSO St Luke’s, including Free Friday Lunchtime Concerts which are suitable for everyone over the age of 5.
Groups of 10+
Save 20%, or 30% when booking two or more concerts in the same season. 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 LSO St Luke's
The main entrance to LSO St Luke’s is through the gates from Old Street. Please check the doors open time for your chosen concert.
What to Expect
From the concert experience to venue facilities and the Hawksmoor Space, find out what to expect at LSO St Luke’s.
Accessibility
At LSO St Luke’s we are fully committed to making the venue as accessible as possible.
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