Simon Trpčeski plays Shostakovich's Second Piano Concerto

Barbican Centre, Barbican Hall, London, Great Britain

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7 PM 7:30 PM

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: London, Great Britain

Starts at: 19:30

Duration:

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Programme

Overview

Step into the myth of Orpheus with the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a concert of ballet music spanning four centuries—from Gluck’s courtly grace to Missy Mazzoli’s daring modern retelling—and culminating with Simon Trpčeski in Shostakovich’s radiant piano concerto. Experience ancient legend and contemporary creativity intertwined in a night of exceptional artistry.Embark on a four-century odyssey through the myth of Orpheus, as the BBC Symphony Orchestra brings this timeless tale to life in a concert of ballet music. From Gluck’s elegant 18th-century score—where courtly grace meets lyrical devotion—to Stravinsky’s bold, theatrical flourishes that crackle with modern intensity, each work celebrates the dance at the heart of Orpheus’s song. Missy Mazzoli’s gender-swapped reimagining reinvigorates the legend with fresh emotional insight, while pianist Simon Trpčeski joins the stage for Shostakovich’s radiant Piano Concerto No. 2—originally composed for the composer’s son—whose luminous melodies have inspired countless choreographers. This evening offers an immersive journey that bridges eras and styles, revealing the enduring magic of music and movement.

Venue Info

Barbican Centre - London
Silk Street

The Barbican Centre is a performing arts centre in the Barbican Estate of the City of London and the largest of its kind in Europe. The centre hosts classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions. It also houses a library, three restaurants, and a conservatory.

The London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra are based in the center's Concert Hall. In 2013, it once again became the London-based venue of the Royal Shakespeare Company following the company's departure in 2001.

In to two theatre spaces play host to the finest international theatre, dance and performance by artists and companies who are challenging the idea of what theatre can be.

An icon of Brutalist architecture, the Barbican is one of the UK’s architectural treasures.

Working with a site almost completely razed by the Blitz, the Barbican’s architects, Chamberlain, Powell, and Bon, seized the opportunity to propose a radical transformation of how we live in buildings and cities.

The result is one of London’s most ambitious and unique architectural achievements: a city within a city that is raised above street level and draws on a rich palette of references, from ancient Roman fortresses and French Modernism to Mediterranean holidays and Scandinavian design.

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: London, Great Britain

Starts at: 19:30

Duration:

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