Performer: Barbara Hannigan

High contrasts of light and darkness make a special event in Boulez, Benjamin and Brahms at the Barbican. 

The Canadian soprano and her accomplished accompanist, Bertrand Chamayou, offer a thoughtful and eclectic program of Messiaen, Scriabin and John Zorn.

Strong performances from Elīna Garanča, Barbara Hannigan and John Relyea plus innovative stage direction make for a standout production.

Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan and US jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, together with British rock band Queen, join an illustrious list group of musicians to win the Swedish prizes.

Barbara Hannigan talks about her relationship with Boulez, on singing Pli selon pli, and returning to the London Symphony Orchestra to conduct two programmes this season.

With Sir Simon Rattle departing, Sir Antonio Pappano steps up as Chief Conductor Designate, alongside a plethora of guest conductors and soloists including Barbara Hannigan, Michael Tilson Thomas and François-Xavier Roth.