Jerwood Hall
The Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition: Final
Thursday 4 December 2025 • 7pm
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Giuseppe Verdi
Overture: Sicilian Vespers
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Movements 1, 2 & 4 from ‘Scheherazade’
Johannes Brahms
Movements 1, 2 & 4 from Symphony No 2
Competition Jury
Sir Antonio Pappano Jury Chair, LSO Chief Conductor
Sarah Quinn LSO Chair and Sub-Principal Second Violin
Thomas Søndergård Conductor
Sian Edwards Conductor
Sir James MacMillan Composer & Conductor
Rachel Gough LSO Principal Bassoon
The event will finish at approximately 9.40pm.
Tickets
£35
+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction
Limited capacity.
Other Discounts
Save when booking multiple concerts. Discounts also available for young people, groups, and Barbican Access Members. Full details
The Concert
Three exceptional young conductors compete for a £15,000 prize and the chance to become LSO Assistant Conductor for a year.
The Performers
The Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competiton, created by Donatella Flick in 1990, aims to help a young conductor to establish an international conducting career, bridging the gap between conservatoire training and professional life.
Over two days of competition, twenty shortlisted conductors from across Europe are whittled down to just three, to appear in the Final in front of the London Symphony Orchestra. The successful winner will then go on to have the opportunity to work with the Orchestra and its Chief and guest conductors on the preparation of concerts, take part in the LSO’s education programme and accompany the Orchestra on tour.
Find out more about the Competition.
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.
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All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
Multibuy Discounts
Part of the 2025/26 Season Multibuy:
Book 2 or 3 concerts, save 10%
Book 4 to 7 concerts, save 20%
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Retain your discount for any later bookings within the season. Find out more about Multibuy Discounts.
18 and Under
£6 tickets. Book online, by phone or in person.
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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