Jerwood Hall
New Generation Artists: Andrei Ioniță
BBC Radio 3 Concert
LSO St Luke's
J S Bach
Cello Suite No 5 in C minor BWV 1011
Cello Suite No 3 in C major BWV 1009
Andrei Ioniță cello
The concert will finish at approximately 7.15pm.
Tickets
£16 (£14 concessions, £6 under-18s)
+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction
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Multibuy Discounts: £12 tickets for 3+ events
Discounts for 18s-and-under and full-time students
Groups of 10+ save at least 20%
Free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members
Full details on all discounts below
The Concert
Cellist Andrei Ioniță offers spiritual detox with the solitary beauty and humanity of two of Bach’s beloved cello suites.
Alone in the spotlight, a single cellist conveys the entire range of human experience – sorrow and love; doubt and hope; anxiety and peace. J S Bach shares his musical vision of what it is to be alive – alone, but part of something greater.
The simple appeal of Bach’s melody, rhythm and harmony is deceptive, though: these six-movement works are some of the most technically demanding of the cello repertoire, stretching the limits of what one musician can create with four strings. Romanian cellist Andrei Ioniță, former winner of the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition, is well qualified to reveal Bach’s aspirations.
Written more than three hundred years ago and saved for posterity thanks to copies made by Bach’s wife Anna Magdalena, these much-loved works still speak to us today and offer a still moment to contemplate past, present – and future.
Recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Please note that these events are recorded for broadcast. We are grateful to all of our audience members for ensuring that noise and disturbance are kept to a minimum, and for switching off phones and devices.
£6 Tickets for Students
Full-time students can book £6 tickets for this concert through Student Pulse London.
Booking and Discounts
Booking Your Tickets
Online at lso.co.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?
Contact the Box Office at tickets@barbican.org.uk.
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All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
Multibuy Discount
£12 tickets when you book three or more BBC Radio 3 concerts in the 2024/25 season within one transaction.
Concessions
£14 tickets for over-60s, full-time students and unwaged/unemployed people.
18 and Under
£6 tickets. Book online, by phone or in person. BBC Radio 3 Concerts are recommended for ages 12+. For younger children, we have a range of other events at LSO St Luke’s, including Free Friday Lunchtime Concerts which are suitable for everyone over the age of 5.
Groups of 10+
Save 20%, or 30% when booking two or more concerts in the same season. 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.
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Your Visit and Access
Getting to LSO St Luke's
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What to Expect
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Accessibility
LSO St Luke’s is a fully accessible venue. Barbican Access Scheme members can book free companion tickets.
