Witty. Fresh. Lively.
Adámek and Beethoven
Thomas Adès and Isabelle Faust
Thursday 31 October 2024 • 7pm
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No 1 (26 mins)
Ondřej Adámek
Follow Me (Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, UK Premiere) (24 mins)
Interval
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No 4 (34 mins)
Thomas Adès conductor
Isabelle Faust violin
London Symphony Orchestra
The concert will finish at approximately 9.10pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).
Tickets
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+ £4 booking fee per online/phone transaction
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Wildcards
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Groups of 10+ save at least 20%
Free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members
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The Concert
Composers being playful: early Beethoven’s wit and jokes pair with a cat-and-mouse chase around the orchestra from Ondřej Adámek.
The Music
Beethoven’s First and Fourth Symphonies are witty and elegant. Yet there are moments which foretell the bold, stormy symphonies that would follow, such as the opening for the First’s finale, and the assertive horn blasts in the Fourth’s Scherzo.
Ondřej Adámek’s Follow Me invites listeners into a playful and increasingly wild imitation game between soloist and orchestra. Expect a dynamic dialogue of sounds and rhythms, blending surprise with lots of joy.
The Performers
Composer and conductor Thomas Adès and the brilliant violinist Isabelle Faust – both long-standing collaborators of the LSO’s – join the Orchestra on stage for this compelling programme.
Everything Adès does suggests his total enjoyment of music-making, no matter which composer is involved.
The Times
Change of Conductor
Conductor François-Xavier Roth has withdrawn from his engagements with the London Symphony Orchestra in the 2024/25 season. The LSO is grateful to Thomas Adès for stepping in to conduct the Barbican concerts on 30 and 31 October. The programmes for these concerts will remain as originally planned.
Promoted as part of the 28th Made In Prague Festival
Booking and Discounts
Booking Your Tickets
Online at lso.co.uk or barbican.org.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 six 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?
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Wildcards
£12 or £16 (£10 or £15 for Half Six Fix concerts), plus booking fee. Check availability using the Wildcards button above. On the concert night, show your Wildcard order email at the Stalls box office to receive a valid ticket worth at least £18 (£15 for Half Six Fix). Find out more about Wildcards.
Young People and Students
18 and under: £6 tickets. Book online, by phone or in person.
14–25s: Join Young Barbican for discounted tickets to selected concerts.
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Groups of 10+
Save 20% to 30% and enjoy additional benefits. 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 the Barbican
We are based at the Barbican Centre in the City of London. The main entrance to the Barbican is on Silk Street.
What to Expect
From the concert experience to venue facilities, find out what to expect from an LSO concert at the Barbican.
Accessibility
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