Barbican Concerts
LSO Futures: Contemporary Chamber Works
Overview
François-Xavier Roth
Futures
VARÈSE Ionisations for Percussion
JASON YARDE Modo Hit Blow for Brass and Percussion* (world premiere, LSO commission)
STRAVINSKY Symphonies of Wind Instruments
JOHN ADAMS Chamber Symphony
François-Xavier Roth conductor
* Jason Yarde saxophone
* Andrew McCormack piano
LSO Chamber Ensembles
The first of two concerts masterminded by François-Xavier Roth, which place new commissions against the backdrop of 20th-century classics that continue to inspire. Here, dazzling inventions in instrumental sound are explored by LSO chamber ensembles, alongside the world premiere of Modo Hit Blow for brass and percussion by Jason Yarde, Panufnik and UBS Sound Adventures: Pioneers Scheme alumnus.
Tickets: £10 £15 £19.50
Student tickets: £6 through Student Pulse
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Save 25% on all tickets when booking all three LSO Futures concerts, plus guaranteed entry to the free associated events. Only available when booking on the phone on 020 7638 8891 or in person.
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At the barbican for the #LSOfutures gig. Looking forward to some classical beats, if there is such a thing.
RT @londonsymphony;: We'll be interviewing some of the composers involved in Futures Week. First up, @cjsmayo;: t.co/rIM89BtmWs #lsofutures
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Sat 13 Apr 6.30pm, Barbican Foyers
Young Composers Showcase
Be the first to discover the next generation of composing talent in this free performance on the Barbican foyers, as young composers aged 14–18 showcase some of the music they’ve developed in workshops during the day.
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