ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2016-17 season
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2016-17 season Calendar
By Year
Sat 7 Jan 2017
- 18:00Barbican, London
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- 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 ofÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO 2016-17 season premieres
Sun 15 Jan 2017
- 15 – 28 Jan 2017Barbican, London
Join ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms Inspire for a special project this coming January. We’re opening up limited places to an exciting project to mark the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO's celebration of Philip Glass on 28 January.
Fri 20 Jan 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Drama frames tonight’s concert with two Shakespearean invocations and a world premiere by Philip Cashian.
Drama frames tonight’s concert with two Shakespearean invocations and a world premiere by Philip Cashian.
Programme
- Macbeth, Op 23
- Piano Concerto 'The Book of Ingenious Devices'ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission: world premiere
- Nocturne symphonique
- Falstaff
Performers
- conductor
- piano
Composers
Also part ofÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra learning project based on the music of Philip Glass.
- 19:15Barbican, London
An introduction to the music in the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO's all-Glass evening concert.
- 20:00Barbican, London
Marin Alsop conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra in an all-Glass programme, including the UK premiere of his Concerto, written for renowned piano duo and siblings, Katia and Marielle Labèque.
Marin Alsop conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra in an all-Glass programme, including the UK premiere of his Concerto, written for renowned piano duo and siblings, Katia and Marielle Labèque.
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’s rip-roaring overture and Shostakovich’s powerful Tenth Symphony, all conducted by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo.
Thrills and high drama are guaranteed with Kabalevsky’s rip-roaring overture and Shostakovich’s powerful Tenth Symphony, all conducted by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo.
Programme
- Colas Breugnon – overture
- Violin ConcertoÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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’s Four Last Songs with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra in the final concert of his Barbican Residency.
CANCELLED. Jonas Kaufmann sings Richard Strauss’s Four Last Songs with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra in the final concert of his Barbican Residency.
Programme
- Schauspiel Ouvertüre, 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
Also part ofStage, screen & voice
Fri 17 Feb 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Rachmaninov’s final symphony concludes a concert that includes Franz Schreker’s interlude from his opera Der ferne Klang and a brand new work by Nicola LeFanu.
Rachmaninov’s final symphony concludes a concert that includes Franz Schreker’s interlude from his opera Der ferne Klang and a brand new work by Nicola LeFanu.
Programme
- Der ferne Klang - Act 3, Nachtstück
- 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’s hugely popular symphony, while Nicolas Hodges is soloist in the irrepressible German composer Wolfgang Rihm’s beautiful Second Piano Concerto.
Lothar Koenigs conducts Bruckner’s hugely popular symphony, while Nicolas Hodges is soloist in the irrepressible German composer Wolfgang Rihm’s beautiful Second Piano Concerto.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 2UK premiere
- Symphony No. 7 in E major
Performers
- conductor
- piano
Composers
Also part ofÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo
Experience the music of Scandinavian contemporaries Nielsen and Sibelius, whose music is close to the heart of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo
Programme
- Rhapsodic Overture 'A Imaginary Journey to the Faroes', FS123
- MegarisÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ co-commission: UK premiere
- Lemminkäinen 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO’s season – Bartók’s virtuosic Concerto for Orchestra and the UK premiere of living composer Peter Eötvös’s one-act opera, Senza Sangue.
Two works by two Hungarian composers sit side by side in a dramatic highlight of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO’s season – Bartók’s virtuosic Concerto for Orchestra and the UK premiere of living composer Peter Eötvös’s 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers as they work on excerpts from Dvořák's Requiem.
Thu 13 Apr 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Jiřà Bělohlávek, magnificent interpreter of music from his native Czech Republic, directs Dvořák’s epic Requiem.
Jiřà Bělohlávek, magnificent interpreter of music from his native Czech Republic, directs Dvořák’s 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 – 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 ofÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers 2016-17 Season
Sat 6 May 2017
- 12:00Barbican, London
An introduction to the life and music of French-American composer Edgard Varèse.
- 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
- ±õ²Ô³Ùé²µ°ù²¹±ô±ð²õ
- Ionisation
- Density 21.5
Performers
- conductor
Composers
- 16:30Barbican, London
'Varèse: The One All Alone' explores the life and work of the French-American composer Edgar Varèse.
- 18:15Barbican, London
A performance of two of Varese’s works by Fulham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marc Dooley.
A performance of two of Varese’s works by Fulham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marc Dooley.
Programme
- Ecuatorial
- Dance for Burgess
Composers
- 19:00Barbican, London
A half dozen of Varése’s finest scores for orchestra round off the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra’s 360-degree exploration of the maverick composer’s works.
A half dozen of Varése’s finest scores for orchestra round off the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra’s 360-degree exploration of the maverick composer’s works.
Programme
- Arcana
- Nocturnal
- Étude pour EspaceUK premiere of arrangement by Chou Wen-Chung
- ¶Ùé²õ±ð°ù³Ù²õ
- Tuning Up
- ´¡³¾Ã©°ù¾±±ç³Ü±ð²õ
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
Composers
Fri 12 May 2017
- 18:00Barbican, London
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- 19:30Barbican, London
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar’s evergreen ‘Enigma’ Variations before the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO is joined by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss’s powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar’s evergreen ‘Enigma’ Variations before the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ SO is joined by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss’s powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.
Programme
- ‘Enigma’ 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)
- Turangalîla Symphony
Performers
- conductor
- piano
- ondes martenot
Composers
Also part ofSakari Oramo Conducts
Fri 26 May 2017
- 19:00Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie
Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie
Programme
- L' Ascension (orchestral version)
- Turangalîla Symphony
Performers
- conductor
- piano
- ondes martenot
Composers
