Jerwood Hall
Vaughan Williams and his Circle: Nash Ensemble
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 22 January 2026 • 1pm
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Elizabeth Maconchy Clarinet Quintet
Ralph Vaughan Williams Phantasy String Quintet
Rebecca Clarke Piano Trio
Nash Ensemble
Simon Crawford-Phillips piano
Richard Hosford clarinet
Stephanie Gonley violin
Jonathan Stone violin
Eivind Ringstad viola
Rachel Roberts viola
Adrian Brendel 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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The Concert
British chamber music at its finest: from witty Maconchy and wistful Vaughan Williams to wild and stormy Clarke.
The Music
Elizabeth Maconchy was well-known for her sophisticated and intelligent string quartets. She described the interaction between players as an ‘impassioned argument’. In her sensuous, playful Clarinet Quintet the strings welcome the clarinet to the vigorous discussion.
Five decades earlier, Maconchy’s teacher Ralph Vaughan Williams wrote his glorious ‘Phantasy’ String Quintet. He added an extra viola to the ensemble, giving further richness to the texture.
Rebecca Clarke’s Piano Trio is one of the most powerful contributions to the chamber repertoire. Passionately romantic, turbulent and – at times – haunting, any performance is an unforgettable experience.
The Performers
Describe by The Times as ‘the yardstick by which other British chamber groups are measured’, the Nash Ensemble bring their customary precision and fire to this exceptional programme of British music.
It was all so inventive, so colourful, and so lively – so alive.
Peter Pirie on Maconchy’s Clarinet Quintet
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.
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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
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What to Expect
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Accessibility
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