大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2016-17 season
大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2016-17 season: All Events
Wed 28 Sep 2016
- 19:30Barbican, London
大象传媒 SO Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo launches the 2016-17 season with a UK premiere from Brett Dean and Richard Strauss鈥檚 extravagant tone poem.
大象传媒 SO Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo launches the 2016-17 season with a UK premiere from Brett Dean and Richard Strauss鈥檚 extravagant tone poem.
Programme
- Knocking at the Hellgate(40 mins)
- interval
- Ein Heldenleben(45 mins)
Performers
- conductor
- baritone
Composers
Tue 4 Oct 2016
- 19:30Barbican, London
A rare opportunity to experience Schmitt鈥檚 Antoine et Cl茅op芒tre in a dramatic context with readings by actors from Shakespeare鈥檚 Globe Theatre.
A rare opportunity to experience Schmitt鈥檚 Antoine et Cl茅op芒tre in a dramatic context with readings by actors from Shakespeare鈥檚 Globe Theatre.
Programme
- Antoine et Cl茅op芒tre鈥� suites nos. 1 & 2
Performers
- conductor
- Cleopatra
- Antony
- Enobarbus
- Charmian
- Eros and others
- Iqbal Khanstage director
- Adaptor
Composers
Also part ofStage, screen & voice
Fri 14 Oct 2016
- 19:30Barbican, London
A screening of the 1922 silent film Robin Hood accompanied by a live performance of Neil Brand鈥檚 magnificent score.
Sun 16 Oct 2016
- 16:00Milton Court
An exploration of Tchaikvsky鈥檚 relationship with his muse and patron Nadezhda von Meck featuring Musicians from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Wed 19 Oct 2016
- 19:30Barbican, London
Semyon Bychkov explores the music of Tchaikovsky over three concerts starting with the Second Piano Concerto and the Manfred Symphony.
Semyon Bychkov explores the music of Tchaikovsky over three concerts starting with the Second Piano Concerto and the Manfred Symphony.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No 2 in G major
- ManfredSymphony
Performers
- conductor
- piano
Composers
Also part ofBeloved Friend: Tchaikovsky Project
Mon 24 Oct 2016
- 19:30Barbican, London
Discover three different faces of Tchaikovsky in this second concert exploring his music, plus a powerful overture by one of his pupils, Taneyev.
Discover three different faces of Tchaikovsky in this second concert exploring his music, plus a powerful overture by one of his pupils, Taneyev.
Programme
- Serenade for Strings in C major, Op 48
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in E flat major
- Francesca da Rimini
Performers
- conductor
- piano
Composers
Also part ofBeloved Friend: Tchaikovsky Project
Fri 28 Oct 2016
- 18:00Barbican, London
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- 19:30Barbican, London
Semyon Bychkov concludes his exploration of Tchaikovsky鈥檚 music with the composer鈥檚 great Path茅tique symphony preceded by Rachmaninov鈥檚 colourful choral symphony The Bells.
Semyon Bychkov concludes his exploration of Tchaikovsky鈥檚 music with the composer鈥檚 great Path茅tique symphony preceded by Rachmaninov鈥檚 colourful choral symphony The Bells.
Programme
- The Bells
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor, 鈥楶ath茅tique鈥�
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
- tenor
- bass
- ensemble
Composers
Tue 1 Nov 2016
- 19:30Barbican, London
Joshua Weilerstein conducts Rachmaninov鈥檚 energising Symphonic Dances and the world premiere of Brett Dean鈥檚 Hamlet Diffraction.
Joshua Weilerstein conducts Rachmaninov鈥檚 energising Symphonic Dances and the world premiere of Brett Dean鈥檚 Hamlet Diffraction.
Programme
- ricordi decompostiUK premiere
- From Melodious Lay (A Hamlet Diffraction)大象传媒 Commission: World Premiere
- Symphonic Dances
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
- tenor
Composers
Sun 13 Nov 2016
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Berlioz's breath-taking, roof-raising Requiem, performed in a similarly epic venue, the Royal Albert Hall on Remembrance Sunday.
Berlioz's breath-taking, roof-raising Requiem, performed in a similarly epic venue, the Royal Albert Hall on Remembrance Sunday.
Programme
- Requiem (Grande messe des morts)
Performers
- conductor
- tenor
Composers
Fri 18 Nov 2016
- 19:00City of London School for Girls, London
Develop your vocal technique with Mary King and members of the 大象传媒 Singers as they rehearse Kurt Weill's 'The Seven Deadly Sins'.
Wed 23 Nov 2016
- 19:30Barbican, London
A concert celebrating the music of two European 茅migr茅s, Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Kurt Weill, who fled to the US in the 1930s.
A concert celebrating the music of two European 茅migr茅s, Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Kurt Weill, who fled to the US in the 1930s.
Programme
- Symphony in F sharp
- Klopslied
- A Touch of Venus
- Veronika, der Lenz ist da
- Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling
- The Seven Deadly Sins
- All God's Children Got Rhythm
Performers
- conductor
- Anna
- ensemble
Composers
Also part ofStage, screen & voice
Sun 27 Nov 2016
- 10:30Barbican, London
Starring Albert Finney as Hercule Poiret, the film is based on Agatha Christie鈥檚 classic book.
- 13:15Milton Court
Chamber music by Richard Rodney Bennett, performed by students from the Guildhall School.
Chamber music by Richard Rodney Bennett, performed by students from the Guildhall School.
Programme
- After Syrinx
- Arabesque
- Noctuary
- Sonatina
- Songs before sleep
Performers
Composers
- 15:00Barbican, London
The man and the music: an introductory talk with archive footage.
- 16:30Barbican, London
A journey celebrating Bennett鈥檚 mastery of the orchestra with the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra and the composer鈥檚 former musical partner Claire Martin.
A journey celebrating Bennett鈥檚 mastery of the orchestra with the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra and the composer鈥檚 former musical partner Claire Martin.
Programme
- Partita
- Four Songs for Voice and Orchestraarr. Scott Dunn
- The Garden
- Reflections on a 16th-Century Tune
- Murder on the Orient Express, Suite (arr. David Lindup)
Performers
- conductor
- singer
- double bass
- piano
- saxophone
- drums
Composers
- 19:30Barbican, London
Rumon Gamba conducts the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in a musical feast demonstrating Richard Rodney Bennett鈥檚 versatility as a composer.
Rumon Gamba conducts the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in a musical feast demonstrating Richard Rodney Bennett鈥檚 versatility as a composer.
Programme
- Lady Caroline Lamb: Elegy for Viola and Orchestra
- Symphony No. 3
- Spells
- Anniversaries
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
- viola
Composers
Fri 2 Dec 2016
- 18:00Barbican, London
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- 19:30Barbican, London
Bah, humbug. Join Ebenezer Scrooge and the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra, for Charles Dickens鈥檚 festive tale, adapted by composer Neil Brand.
Bah, humbug. Join Ebenezer Scrooge and the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra, for Charles Dickens鈥檚 festive tale, adapted by composer Neil Brand.
Programme
- Christmas Eve, Suite(25 mins)
- interval
- A Christmas Carol(80 mins)
Performers
- conductor
- Ebenezer Scrooge
- Tracy-Ann ObermanGhost of Christmas Past
- Liza Sadovyactor
- actor
- actor
- Carl Prekoppactor
- Shaun Masonactor
- Hannah Genesiusactor
- Evie Killip
Composers
Sat 3 Dec 2016
- 19:00Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
Join the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra and 大象传媒 Singers for Dickens's Yuletide classic
Wed 7 Dec 2016
- 19:30Barbican, London
An invigorating concert featuring the world premiere of a Concerto for Brass and Orchestra, Haydn鈥檚 Symphony No 83 amusingly nicknamed 鈥楾he Hen鈥�, and Stravinsky鈥檚 epic The Firebird.
An invigorating concert featuring the world premiere of a Concerto for Brass and Orchestra, Haydn鈥檚 Symphony No 83 amusingly nicknamed 鈥楾he Hen鈥�, and Stravinsky鈥檚 epic The Firebird.
Programme
- Concerto for Brass and Orchestra大象传媒 commission; world premiere
- Symphony No. 83 in G minor 'La poule'
- The Firebird
Performers
- conductor
Composers
Also part of大象传媒 SO 2016-17 season premieres
Thu 15 Dec 2016
- 19:30Barbican, London
Two Russian blockbusters frame the UK premiere of True Fire: a new commission specially written for Barbican featured artist Gerald Finley.
Two Russian blockbusters frame the UK premiere of True Fire: a new commission specially written for Barbican featured artist Gerald Finley.
Programme
- Fantasy-Overture 鈥楻omeo and Juliet鈥�
- True Fire大象传媒 co-commission; UK premiere
- Symphony No. 5 in B flat major
Performers
- baritone
- conductor
Composers
Tue 20 Dec 2016
- 19:30Barbican, London
A night of wit, words and music with David Sedaris and the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra.
Also part ofStage, screen & voice
Sat 7 Jan 2017
- 18:00Barbican, London
Bring your family along to this fun interactive workshop and receive concert tickets for just 拢5
- 19:30Barbican, London
Tasmin Little performs Szymanowski's Violin Concerto
Tasmin Little performs Szymanowski's Violin Concerto
Programme
- Jealousy
- Vltava
- Sarka
- Violin Concerto No. 2 in D major
- The gliding of the Eagle in the SkiesUK premiere
- Taras Bulba
Performers
- conductor
- violin
Composers
Also part of大象传媒 SO 2016-17 season premieres
Sun 15 Jan 2017
- 15 鈥� 28 Jan 2017Barbican, London
Join 大象传媒 Proms Inspire for a special project this coming January. We鈥檙e opening up limited places to an exciting project to mark the 大象传媒 SO's celebration of Philip Glass on 28 January.
Fri 20 Jan 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Drama frames tonight鈥檚 concert with two Shakespearean invocations and a world premiere by Philip Cashian.
Drama frames tonight鈥檚 concert with two Shakespearean invocations and a world premiere by Philip Cashian.
Programme
- Macbeth, Op 23
- Piano Concerto 'The Book of Ingenious Devices'大象传媒 commission: world premiere
- Nocturne symphonique
- Falstaff
Performers
- conductor
- piano
Composers
Also part of大象传媒 SO 2016-17 season premieres
Sat 28 Jan 2017
- 11:00Barbican, London
An introduction to the life and work of American minimalist composer Philip Glass.
- 13:00Milton Court Concert Hall
The Guildhall New Music Ensemble presents repertoire championed by the Philip Glass Ensemble.
- 15:00Barbican, London
Godfrey Reggio and Philip Glass's 1982 environmental cinematic masterpiece
- 17:30Milton Court Concert Hall
A programme of a cappella music by Philip Glass, the composers of his circle and his followers, including Terry Riley and Nico Muhly.
A programme of a cappella music by Philip Glass, the composers of his circle and his followers, including Terry Riley and Nico Muhly.
Programme
- Three Songs for Chorus a Cappella
- Mexico City Blues
- I Cannot Attain Unto It
- Miserere (from The Cook, the Thief, his Wife and her Lover)
- Three Moon Songs
- Einstein on the Beach: Knee Play 3
Performers
- conductor
Composers
- 18:45Barbican, London
The culmination of a 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra learning project based on the music of Philip Glass.
- 19:15Barbican, London
An introduction to the music in the 大象传媒 SO's all-Glass evening concert.
- 20:00Barbican, London
Marin Alsop conducts the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra in an all-Glass programme, including the UK premiere of his Concerto, written for renowned piano duo and siblings, Katia and Marielle Lab猫que.
Marin Alsop conducts the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra in an all-Glass programme, including the UK premiere of his Concerto, written for renowned piano duo and siblings, Katia and Marielle Lab猫que.
Programme
- Akhnaten: Act I. Prelude
- Concerto for Two PianosUK premiere
- Itaipu
Performers
- conductor
- piano
- piano
Composers
Sun 29 Jan 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
The first UK screening of the trance-like film Visitors with Philip Glass's score performed live
Fri 3 Feb 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Thrills and high drama are guaranteed with Kabalevsky鈥檚 rip-roaring overture and Shostakovich鈥檚 powerful Tenth Symphony, all conducted by 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo.
Thrills and high drama are guaranteed with Kabalevsky鈥檚 rip-roaring overture and Shostakovich鈥檚 powerful Tenth Symphony, all conducted by 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo.
Programme
- Colas Breugnon 鈥� overture
- Violin Concerto大象传媒 commission: world premiere
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor
Performers
- conductor
- violin
Composers
Mon 13 Feb 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
CANCELLED. Jonas Kaufmann sings Richard Strauss鈥檚 Four Last Songs with the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra in the final concert of his Barbican Residency.
CANCELLED. Jonas Kaufmann sings Richard Strauss鈥檚 Four Last Songs with the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra in the final concert of his Barbican Residency.
Programme
- Schauspiel Ouvert眉re, Op 4
- 4 Symphonic Interludes from 'Intermezzo', Op 72a
- Songs1. Ruhe meine Seele 2. Freundliche Vision 3. Befreit 4. Heimliche Aufforderung [Orchestration: Robert Heger]
- In the South (Alassio)
- Four Last Songs
Performers
- conductor
- tenor
Composers
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Fri 17 Feb 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Rachmaninov鈥檚 final symphony concludes a concert that includes Franz Schreker鈥檚 interlude from his opera Der ferne Klang and a brand new work by Nicola LeFanu.
Rachmaninov鈥檚 final symphony concludes a concert that includes Franz Schreker鈥檚 interlude from his opera Der ferne Klang and a brand new work by Nicola LeFanu.
Programme
- Der ferne Klang - Act 3, Nachtst眉ck
- The Crimson BirdRPS commission: world premiere
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
Composers
Wed 22 Feb 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Lothar Koenigs conducts Bruckner鈥檚 hugely popular symphony, while Nicolas Hodges is soloist in the irrepressible German composer Wolfgang Rihm鈥檚 beautiful Second Piano Concerto.
Lothar Koenigs conducts Bruckner鈥檚 hugely popular symphony, while Nicolas Hodges is soloist in the irrepressible German composer Wolfgang Rihm鈥檚 beautiful Second Piano Concerto.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 2UK premiere
- Symphony No 7 in E major
Performers
- conductor
- piano
Composers
Also part of大象传媒 SO 2016-17 season premieres
Fri 3 Mar 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Experience the music of Scandinavian contemporaries Nielsen and Sibelius, whose music is close to the heart of the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo
Experience the music of Scandinavian contemporaries Nielsen and Sibelius, whose music is close to the heart of the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo
Programme
- Rhapsodic Overture 'A Imaginary Journey to the Faroes', FS123
- Megaris大象传媒 co-commission: UK premiere
- Lemmink盲inen Suite, Op 22
Performers
- conductor
Composers
Fri 10 Mar 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Two works by two Hungarian composers sit side by side in a dramatic highlight of the 大象传媒 SO鈥檚 season 鈥� Bart贸k鈥檚 virtuosic Concerto for Orchestra and the UK premiere of living composer Peter E枚tv枚s鈥檚 one-act opera, Senza Sangue.
Two works by two Hungarian composers sit side by side in a dramatic highlight of the 大象传媒 SO鈥檚 season 鈥� Bart贸k鈥檚 virtuosic Concerto for Orchestra and the UK premiere of living composer Peter E枚tv枚s鈥檚 one-act opera, Senza Sangue.
Programme
- Concerto for Orchestra
- Senza sangueUK premiere
Performers
- conductor
- mezzo-soprano
- baritone
Composers
Fri 7 Apr 2017
- 19:00City of London School for Girls, London
Join Mary King and members of the 大象传媒 Singers as they work on excerpts from Dvo艡谩k's Requiem.
Thu 13 Apr 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Ji艡铆 B臎lohl谩vek, magnificent interpreter of music from his native Czech Republic, directs Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 epic Requiem.
Ji艡铆 B臎lohl谩vek, magnificent interpreter of music from his native Czech Republic, directs Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 epic Requiem.
Programme
- Requiem, Op 89
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
- mezzo-soprano
- tenor
- bass
Composers
Sun 23 Apr 2017
- 15:00City of London School for Girls, London
Develop your vocal technique with Mary King and members of the 大象传媒 Singers as they rehearse excerpts from John Adams's contemporary opera 'Dr Atomic'.
Tue 25 Apr 2017
- 19:00Barbican, London
John Adams conducts his 2005 opera, telling the story of Dr J Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the first atomic bomb.
John Adams conducts his 2005 opera, telling the story of Dr J Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the first atomic bomb.
Programme
- Doctor Atomic
Performers
- conductor
- Dr J. Robert Oppenheimer
- Kitty Oppenheimer
- Edward Teller
- Captain James Nolan
- Robert Wilson
- Pasqualita
- General Leslie Groves
- Jack Hubbard
- director
Composers
Also part ofStage, screen & voice
Sat 29 Apr 2017
- 29 鈥� 30 Apr 2017Barbican, London
With sixty sessions over one weekend, showcasing the infinite variety of classical pieces, this is the perfect festival for lovers of live music.
Also part of大象传媒 Singers 2016-17 Season
Sat 6 May 2017
- 12:00Barbican, London
An introduction to the life and music of French-American composer Edgard Var猫se.
- 14:00Milton Court Concert Hall
An afternoon concert exploring Varese's works with the Guildhall New Music Ensemble.
An afternoon concert exploring Varese's works with the Guildhall New Music Ensemble.
Programme
- Un grand sommeil noir
- Offrandes
- Hyperprism
- Octandre
- 滨苍迟茅驳谤补濒别蝉
- Ionisation
- Density 21.5
Performers
- conductor
Composers
- 16:30Barbican, London
'Var猫se: The One All Alone' explores the life and work of the French-American composer Edgar Var猫se.
- 18:15Barbican, London
A performance of two of Varese鈥檚 works by Fulham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marc Dooley.
A performance of two of Varese鈥檚 works by Fulham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marc Dooley.
Programme
- Ecuatorial
- Dance for Burgess
Composers
- 19:00Barbican, London
A half dozen of Var茅se鈥檚 finest scores for orchestra round off the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 360-degree exploration of the maverick composer鈥檚 works.
A half dozen of Var茅se鈥檚 finest scores for orchestra round off the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 360-degree exploration of the maverick composer鈥檚 works.
Programme
- Arcana
- Nocturnal
- 脡tude pour EspaceUK premiere of arrangement by Chou Wen-Chung
- 顿茅蝉别谤迟蝉
- Tuning Up
- 础尘茅谤颈辩耻别蝉
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
Composers
Fri 12 May 2017
- 18:00Barbican, London
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- 19:30Barbican, London
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar鈥檚 evergreen 鈥楨nigma鈥� Variations before the 大象传媒 SO is joined by the 大象传媒 Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss鈥檚 powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar鈥檚 evergreen 鈥楨nigma鈥� Variations before the 大象传媒 SO is joined by the 大象传媒 Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss鈥檚 powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.
Programme
- 鈥楨nigma鈥� Variations
- The Beatitudes
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
- tenor
Composers
Wed 24 May 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts a double-bill from 20th-century musical genius and visionary, Olivier Messiaen.
Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts a double-bill from 20th-century musical genius and visionary, Olivier Messiaen.
Programme
- L' Ascension (orchestral version)
- Turangal卯la Symphony
Performers
- conductor
- piano
- ondes martenot
Composers
Also part ofSakari Oramo Conducts
Fri 26 May 2017
- 19:00Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Messiaen鈥檚 Turangal卯la-Symphonie
Messiaen鈥檚 Turangal卯la-Symphonie
Programme
- L' Ascension (orchestral version)
- Turangal卯la Symphony
Performers
- conductor
- piano
- ondes martenot
Composers
