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Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the LSO at the Barbican

On Tour in Florence

Sir Antonio Pappano

Teatro Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Tuesday 10 June 2025 • 8pm

Book Tickets

The Concert

Richard Strauss
Till Eulenspiegel (15 mins)
Giacomo Puccini
Capriccio sinfonico (16 mins)
Interval
Hector Berlioz
Symphonie fantastique (52 mins)

Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
London Symphony Orchestra

Tickets

Tickets €15–€150
Available from Teatro Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

The Concert

A thrilling exploration of orchestral colour, drama and storytelling, featuring Strauss’ mischievous Till Eulenspiegel, Puccini’s sparkling Capriccio sinfonico, and the wild, intoxicating journey of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.

The Music

The evening opens with Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel, a playful prankster whose antics end in a dramatic conclusion. Puccini’s Capriccio sinfonico offers a glimpse into the youthful composer’s genius, blending vibrant orchestral colors with the lyrical expressiveness that would define his later operas. Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique takes us on a wild hallucination of unrequited love, culminating in a riotous musical adventure.

The Performers

Sir Antonio Pappano and the LSO bring out the full range of Strauss’ playful storytelling, Puccini’s radiant charm, and Berlioz’s dramatic intensity. He delivers a captivating evening of orchestral brilliance.