lso.co.uk 020 7638 8891 9 Sun 4 May 10am–5pm, Barbican and LSO St Luke’s
Fri 9 May 12.30–1.15pm
Sat 17 May 1pm
LSO DISCOVERY
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
SPECIAL GUESTS
LSO DISCOVERY DAY
RICHARD STRAUSS
FOR ALL AGES OVER 5
Alongside a set of Strauss orchestral works being performed at the Barbican by conductors Nikolaj Znaider and Sir Mark Elder (on 1, 4 and 8 May), find out more about the composer whose work Also sprach Zarathustra was made forever infamous as the opening theme to Stanley Kubrick’s film 2001: A Space Odyssey. A day ticket includes a morning rehearsal at the Barbican with conductor Sir Mark Elder followed by a talk by Dr Barbara Eichner (Oxford Brookes University) and a performance of Strauss’ Metamorphosen for 23 solo strings, performed by LSO players and Guildhall musicians, at LSO St Luke’s.
Schubert Quintet in C major
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Supported by the Rothschild Charities Committee and LSO Patrons
‘Truly scintillating.’ The Guardian on Sir Mark Elder and the LSO
Tomo Keller violin Thomas Norris violin Malcolm Johnston viola Rebecca Gilliver cello Minat Lyons cello Rachel Leach presenter This summer’s LSO Discovery Lunchtime Concerts take Beethoven and his contemporaries as their theme, with today’s featured composer being Franz Schubert. Join regular presenter Rachel Leach and LSO musicians as they explore Schubert’s Quintet. Free entry, no ticket required
BARBICAN MARATHON WEEKEND EXPLORATIONS: THE SOUND OF NONESUCH RECORDS Programme to include: John Adams Shaker Loops Philip Glass Company Frederic Rzewski Coming Together Steve Reich Different Trains Kronos Quartet Crash Ensemble Gavin Friday vocals Two pioneering ensembles invite you to a feast of minimalist classics and new chamber music. The Kronos Quartet performs Steve Reich’s piece for string quartet and tape Different Trains (1988), while Ireland’s leading contemporary ensemble, Crash Ensemble, presents Philip Glass’ Beckett-inspired Company (1984) and Rzewski’s minimalist masterpiece Coming Together – featuring Gavin Friday, former frontman of seminal post-punk band Virgin Prunes. Tickets Produced by Barbican
Ticket prices and full booking information on page 24
Kronos Quartet