Barbican HallSilk Street, London, Greater London, EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
| Thursday 11 June 2026 | 19:00 |
Programme
| Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934) | Enigma Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra, Op.36 | |
| Mahler, Gustav (1860-1911) | Symphony no. 5 in C sharp minor |
Performers
| Sir Antonio Pappano | Conductor |
| London Symphony Orchestra |
The Concert
Mahler carries us from deep despair to joyful optimism, and Elgar paints affectionate portraits of friends and family.
The Music
Just three years separate the works in this concert. Elgar enjoyed overnight success with his 1899 Enigma Variations, a series of miniature portraits of family and close friends.
Mahler’s mighty Fifth Symphony (1902) transports us from darkness to dazzling light, via one of the most rapturous slow movements in all music.
The Performers
An evening of powerful emotions awaits, as Chief Conductor Antonio Pappano takes the helm in two turn-of-the-century works.
Public booking opens Wednesday 16 April 10am
