Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallBelvedere Road, London, Greater London, SE1 8XX, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Programme
| Guo Wenjing (b. 1956) | Lotus Overture | |
| Tang Jianping (b. 1955) | Sacred Fire 2008, concerto for percussion and orchestra | |
| Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) | Symphony no. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op.125 |
Performers
| London Philharmonic Orchestra | |
| Beijing Symphony Orchestra | |
| Tan Lihua | Conductor |
| Li Biao | Percussion |
| Rebecca Evans | Soprano |
| Ning Liang | Mezzo-soprano |
| Andrew Kennedy | Tenor |
| Matthew Rose | Bass |
| London Philharmonic Choir |
As an exciting international summer in London approaches, the London Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, for a special gala concert.
Joining the two orchestras, award-winning percussionist Li Biao performs the Symphony Concerto Sacred Fire 2008, which he premièred with the Beijing Symphony. The Beijing Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Conductor Tan Lihua also conducts the Symphonic Overture 'Lotus’ by the world-renowned Chinese composer Guo Wenjing, which has been offered as a gift, passing the musical baton from Beijing to London.
The concert culminates with a performance of Beethoven’s epic Symphony No. 9, ‘Choral’, considered to be one of Beethoven’s greatest works.
Join us for a unique evening of musical celebration.
Joining the two orchestras, award-winning percussionist Li Biao performs the Symphony Concerto Sacred Fire 2008, which he premièred with the Beijing Symphony. The Beijing Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Conductor Tan Lihua also conducts the Symphonic Overture 'Lotus’ by the world-renowned Chinese composer Guo Wenjing, which has been offered as a gift, passing the musical baton from Beijing to London.
The concert culminates with a performance of Beethoven’s epic Symphony No. 9, ‘Choral’, considered to be one of Beethoven’s greatest works.
Join us for a unique evening of musical celebration.
