This October French viola virtuoso Antoine Tamestit is the star of the London Symphony Orchestra’s Artist Portrait series, performing music for viola and orchestra across three concerts at the Barbican. Alongside this, Tamestit appears in Antoine Tamestit & Friends a complementary BBC Radio 3 chamber music series where he is joined by a cast of his closest musical friends.
Artist Portrait Concerts
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Wednesday 6 October 7pm In the first concert of his Artist Portrait, viola player extraordinaire Antoine Tamestit champions Martinů’s rarely-heard Rhapsody-Concerto – and Sir Simon Rattle conducts Shostakovich. Bohuslav Martinů Rhapsody-Concerto for Viola and Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle conductor |
Thursday 14 October 6.30pm Robin Ticciati conducts Brahms, and Antoine Tamestit continues his Artist Portrait with Walton’s Viola Concerto – music born of youth and age, but united by passion. William Walton Viola Concerto (1962 version) Robin Ticciati conductor
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Thursday 28 October 7pm Robin Ticciati conducts Brahms, and Antoine Tamestit continues his Artist Portrait with Walton’s Viola Concerto – music born of youth and age, but united by passion. William Walton Viola Concerto (1962 version) Robin Ticciati conductor |
Sunday 31 October 7pm Voices of nature and fabulous tales: Daniel Harding and viola player Antoine Tamestit explore the imaginary realms of Jörg Widmann and Antonin Dvořák. Jörg Widmann Viola Concerto Daniel Harding conductor
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BBC Radio 3 Concerts: Antoine Tamestit & Friends
These concerts will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3 at a later date
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Friday 8 October 1pm BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert Antoine Tamestit is joined by the daring and dynamic percussionist Colin Currie. Together they embark on a programme of exciting contemporary chamber music. Tristan Murail C'est un jardin secret... Antoine Tamestit viola |
Friday 15 October 1pm BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert Today Tamestit joins forces with Jörg Widmann to perform repertoire for clarinet, viola and piano from Bruch, Widmann, Kurtág and Mozart. Max Bruch Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano Op 83 Nos 2, 4, 5 & 6 Antoine Tamestit viola |
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Friday 15 October 6pm BBC Radio 3 Rush Hour Concert Antoine Tamesit focuses on some of Bach’s most well-loved repertoire with his Cello Suites Nos 1, 2 and 3 transposed for viola, including the well-loved favourite, the Cello Suite No 1. J S Bach Cello Suites Nos 1,2 & 3 Antoine Tamestit viola |
Friday 29 October 1pm BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert For this concert Tamestit is joined by the Paris-based Arod Quartet. Expect to hear Bartók's buzzing String Quartet No 3, to decode Kurtág's Signs, Games and Messages and bask in the elegance of Mozart. Béla Bartók String Quartet No 3 Antoine Tamestit viola |
Concerts on tour
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Thursday 7 October 7.30pm Sir Simon Rattle conducts Martinů’s Rhapsody-Concerto for viola and Beethoven’s radiant Pastoral Symphony, with violist Antoine Tamestit at Bath Forum. Bohuslav Martinů Rhapsody-Concerto for Viola and Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle conductor
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Monday 18 October 7.30pm William Walton Viola Concerto (1962 version) Robin Ticciati conductor |
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Tuesday 19 October 7.30pm William Walton Viola Concerto (1962 version) Robin Ticciati conductor |
Wednesday 20 October 6pm William Walton Viola Concerto (1962 version) Robin Ticciati conductor |
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Thursday 21 October 7.30pm William Walton Viola Concerto (1962 version) Robin Ticciati conductor |
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Booking Information
For concerts at the Barbican and LSO St Luke's
Booking fees
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket
Barbican Centre: £3 online booking fee
LSO St Luke's: £0.60 online booking fee
Discounts
> Multibuys & Top-ups
> Wildcard Tickets (Barbican concerts only)
> Young People
> Groups (10+)
Exchanges and refunds
If for any reason you are unable to use your tickets, we offer a flexible exchange service. Tickets can be exchanged for another LSO concert or Barbican credit vouchers valid for six months, provided that you inform the Box Office and return any physical tickets at least 24 hours before the performance (two weeks for group bookings). A per ticket administration fee applies for all exchange services.
Accessibility
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