Jerwood Hall
Spotlight on Seong-Jin Cho
BBC Radio 3 Evening Concert
LSO St Luke's
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sonata for Piano Four-Hands K497
Wolfgang Rihm A selection of Waltzes
Franz Schubert Fantasia in F minor
Seong-Jin Cho piano
Sunwook Kim piano
The concert will finish at approximately 7.05pm.
Tickets
£16 (£14 concessions, £6 under-18s)
+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction
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Full details
The Concert
A spotlight on the piano duet: a programme of stimulating, sparkling and sometimes subversive works from three different centuries, as part of Seong-Jin Cho’s Artist Portrait with the LSO.
The Music
Mozart thoroughly enjoyed the form of piano duet, writing his first at the age of only nine. His later Sonata K497, composed at the height of his powers, is one of the finest in the repertoire. Equally rewarding for both players, the Sonata is graceful, tender, and frequently playful.
Rihm, one of the most prolific composers of recent decades, turned his attention to music for four hands in the 1970s. On the surface his waltzes sound conventional and touched with nostalgia; yet a thoroughly modern dissonance curdles the sweetness of the harmonies, giving the music a slightly surreal edge.
Schubert’s Fantasia in F minor is not only a great piano duet, but one of his most important and substantial pieces. Published posthumously, its emotional state ranges from gentle melancholy to intense, fiery passion to serene lyricism.
The Performers
Seong-Jin Cho and Sunwook Kim, exceptional young soloists and close friends, demonstrate their flair for chamber music in this intriguing and intimate repertoire.
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.
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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+
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Access Members
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Your Visit and Access
Getting to LSO St Luke's
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What to Expect
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Accessibility
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