麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2016-17 season
麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2016-17 season Calendar
By Year
Sat 7 Jan 2017
- 18:00Barbican, London
Bring your family along to this fun interactive workshop and receive concert tickets for just 拢5
- 19:30Barbican, London
Tasmin Little performs Szymanowski's Violin Concerto
Tasmin Little performs Szymanowski's Violin Concerto
Programme
- Jealousy
- Vltava
- Sarka
- Violin Concerto No. 2 in D major
- The gliding of the Eagle in the SkiesUK premiere
- Taras Bulba
Performers
- conductor
- violin
Composers
Also part of麻豆社 SO 2016-17 season premieres
Sun 15 Jan 2017
- 15 鈥� 28 Jan 2017Barbican, London
Join 麻豆社 Proms Inspire for a special project this coming January. We鈥檙e opening up limited places to an exciting project to mark the 麻豆社 SO's celebration of Philip Glass on 28 January.
Fri 20 Jan 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Drama frames tonight鈥檚 concert with two Shakespearean invocations and a world premiere by Philip Cashian.
Drama frames tonight鈥檚 concert with two Shakespearean invocations and a world premiere by Philip Cashian.
Programme
- Macbeth, Op 23
- Piano Concerto 'The Book of Ingenious Devices'麻豆社 commission: world premiere
- Nocturne symphonique
- Falstaff
Performers
- conductor
- piano
Composers
Also part of麻豆社 SO 2016-17 season premieres
Sat 28 Jan 2017
- 11:00Barbican, London
An introduction to the life and work of American minimalist composer Philip Glass.
- 13:00Milton Court Concert Hall
The Guildhall New Music Ensemble presents repertoire championed by the Philip Glass Ensemble.
- 15:00Barbican, London
Godfrey Reggio and Philip Glass's 1982 environmental cinematic masterpiece
- 17:30Milton Court Concert Hall
A programme of a cappella music by Philip Glass, the composers of his circle and his followers, including Terry Riley and Nico Muhly.
A programme of a cappella music by Philip Glass, the composers of his circle and his followers, including Terry Riley and Nico Muhly.
Programme
- Three Songs for Chorus a Cappella
- Mexico City Blues
- I Cannot Attain Unto It
- Miserere (from The Cook, the Thief, his Wife and her Lover)
- Three Moon Songs
- Einstein on the Beach: Knee Play 3
Performers
- conductor
Composers
- 18:45Barbican, London
The culmination of a 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra learning project based on the music of Philip Glass.
- 19:15Barbican, London
An introduction to the music in the 麻豆社 SO's all-Glass evening concert.
- 20:00Barbican, London
Marin Alsop conducts the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra in an all-Glass programme, including the UK premiere of his Concerto, written for renowned piano duo and siblings, Katia and Marielle Lab猫que.
Marin Alsop conducts the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra in an all-Glass programme, including the UK premiere of his Concerto, written for renowned piano duo and siblings, Katia and Marielle Lab猫que.
Programme
- Akhnaten: Act I. Prelude
- Concerto for Two PianosUK premiere
- Itaipu
Performers
- conductor
- piano
- piano
Composers
Sun 29 Jan 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
The first UK screening of the trance-like film Visitors with Philip Glass's score performed live
Fri 3 Feb 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Thrills and high drama are guaranteed with Kabalevsky鈥檚 rip-roaring overture and Shostakovich鈥檚 powerful Tenth Symphony, all conducted by 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo.
Thrills and high drama are guaranteed with Kabalevsky鈥檚 rip-roaring overture and Shostakovich鈥檚 powerful Tenth Symphony, all conducted by 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo.
Programme
- Colas Breugnon 鈥� overture
- Violin Concerto麻豆社 commission: world premiere
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor
Performers
- conductor
- violin
Composers
Mon 13 Feb 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
CANCELLED. Jonas Kaufmann sings Richard Strauss鈥檚 Four Last Songs with the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra in the final concert of his Barbican Residency.
CANCELLED. Jonas Kaufmann sings Richard Strauss鈥檚 Four Last Songs with the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra in the final concert of his Barbican Residency.
Programme
- Schauspiel Ouvert眉re, Op 4
- 4 Symphonic Interludes from 'Intermezzo', Op 72a
- Songs1. Ruhe meine Seele 2. Freundliche Vision 3. Befreit 4. Heimliche Aufforderung [Orchestration: Robert Heger]
- In the South (Alassio)
- Four Last Songs
Performers
- conductor
- tenor
Composers
Also part ofStage, screen & voice
Fri 17 Feb 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Rachmaninov鈥檚 final symphony concludes a concert that includes Franz Schreker鈥檚 interlude from his opera Der ferne Klang and a brand new work by Nicola LeFanu.
Rachmaninov鈥檚 final symphony concludes a concert that includes Franz Schreker鈥檚 interlude from his opera Der ferne Klang and a brand new work by Nicola LeFanu.
Programme
- Der ferne Klang - Act 3, Nachtst眉ck
- The Crimson BirdRPS commission: world premiere
- Symphony No. 3 in A minor
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
Composers
Wed 22 Feb 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Lothar Koenigs conducts Bruckner鈥檚 hugely popular symphony, while Nicolas Hodges is soloist in the irrepressible German composer Wolfgang Rihm鈥檚 beautiful Second Piano Concerto.
Lothar Koenigs conducts Bruckner鈥檚 hugely popular symphony, while Nicolas Hodges is soloist in the irrepressible German composer Wolfgang Rihm鈥檚 beautiful Second Piano Concerto.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 2UK premiere
- Symphony No. 7 in E major
Performers
- conductor
- piano
Composers
Also part of麻豆社 SO 2016-17 season premieres
Fri 3 Mar 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Experience the music of Scandinavian contemporaries Nielsen and Sibelius, whose music is close to the heart of the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo
Experience the music of Scandinavian contemporaries Nielsen and Sibelius, whose music is close to the heart of the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo
Programme
- Rhapsodic Overture 'A Imaginary Journey to the Faroes', FS123
- Megaris麻豆社 co-commission: UK premiere
- Lemmink盲inen Suite, Op 22
Performers
- conductor
Composers
Fri 10 Mar 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Two works by two Hungarian composers sit side by side in a dramatic highlight of the 麻豆社 SO鈥檚 season 鈥� Bart贸k鈥檚 virtuosic Concerto for Orchestra and the UK premiere of living composer Peter E枚tv枚s鈥檚 one-act opera, Senza Sangue.
Two works by two Hungarian composers sit side by side in a dramatic highlight of the 麻豆社 SO鈥檚 season 鈥� Bart贸k鈥檚 virtuosic Concerto for Orchestra and the UK premiere of living composer Peter E枚tv枚s鈥檚 one-act opera, Senza Sangue.
Programme
- Concerto for Orchestra
- Senza sangueUK premiere
Performers
- conductor
- mezzo-soprano
- baritone
Composers
Fri 7 Apr 2017
- 19:00City of London School for Girls, London
Join Mary King and members of the 麻豆社 Singers as they work on excerpts from Dvo艡谩k's Requiem.
Thu 13 Apr 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Ji艡铆 B臎lohl谩vek, magnificent interpreter of music from his native Czech Republic, directs Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 epic Requiem.
Ji艡铆 B臎lohl谩vek, magnificent interpreter of music from his native Czech Republic, directs Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 epic Requiem.
Programme
- Requiem, Op 89
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
- mezzo-soprano
- tenor
- bass
Composers
Sun 23 Apr 2017
- 15:00City of London School for Girls, London
Develop your vocal technique with Mary King and members of the 麻豆社 Singers as they rehearse excerpts from John Adams's contemporary opera 'Dr Atomic'.
Tue 25 Apr 2017
- 19:00Barbican, London
John Adams conducts his 2005 opera, telling the story of Dr J Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the first atomic bomb.
John Adams conducts his 2005 opera, telling the story of Dr J Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the first atomic bomb.
Programme
- Doctor Atomic
Performers
- conductor
- Dr J. Robert Oppenheimer
- Kitty Oppenheimer
- Edward Teller
- Captain James Nolan
- Robert Wilson
- Pasqualita
- General Leslie Groves
- Jack Hubbard
- director
Composers
Also part ofStage, screen & voice
Sat 29 Apr 2017
- 29 鈥� 30 Apr 2017Barbican, London
With sixty sessions over one weekend, showcasing the infinite variety of classical pieces, this is the perfect festival for lovers of live music.
Also part of麻豆社 Singers 2016-17 Season
Sat 6 May 2017
- 12:00Barbican, London
An introduction to the life and music of French-American composer Edgard Var猫se.
- 14:00Milton Court Concert Hall
An afternoon concert exploring Varese's works with the Guildhall New Music Ensemble.
An afternoon concert exploring Varese's works with the Guildhall New Music Ensemble.
Programme
- Un grand sommeil noir
- Offrandes
- Hyperprism
- Octandre
- 滨苍迟茅驳谤补濒别蝉
- Ionisation
- Density 21.5
Performers
- conductor
Composers
- 16:30Barbican, London
'Var猫se: The One All Alone' explores the life and work of the French-American composer Edgar Var猫se.
- 18:15Barbican, London
A performance of two of Varese鈥檚 works by Fulham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marc Dooley.
A performance of two of Varese鈥檚 works by Fulham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marc Dooley.
Programme
- Ecuatorial
- Dance for Burgess
Composers
- 19:00Barbican, London
A half dozen of Var茅se鈥檚 finest scores for orchestra round off the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 360-degree exploration of the maverick composer鈥檚 works.
A half dozen of Var茅se鈥檚 finest scores for orchestra round off the 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 360-degree exploration of the maverick composer鈥檚 works.
Programme
- Arcana
- Nocturnal
- 脡tude pour EspaceUK premiere of arrangement by Chou Wen-Chung
- 顿茅蝉别谤迟蝉
- Tuning Up
- 础尘茅谤颈辩耻别蝉
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
Composers
Fri 12 May 2017
- 18:00Barbican, London
Bring your family along to this fun interactive workshop and receive concert tickets for just 拢5.
- 19:30Barbican, London
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar鈥檚 evergreen 鈥楨nigma鈥� Variations before the 麻豆社 SO is joined by the 麻豆社 Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss鈥檚 powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar鈥檚 evergreen 鈥楨nigma鈥� Variations before the 麻豆社 SO is joined by the 麻豆社 Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss鈥檚 powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.
Programme
- 鈥楨nigma鈥� Variations
- The Beatitudes
Performers
- conductor
- soprano
- tenor
Composers
Wed 24 May 2017
- 19:30Barbican, London
Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts a double-bill from 20th-century musical genius and visionary, Olivier Messiaen.
Chief Conductor Sakari Oramo conducts a double-bill from 20th-century musical genius and visionary, Olivier Messiaen.
Programme
- L' Ascension (orchestral version)
- Turangal卯la Symphony
Performers
- conductor
- piano
- ondes martenot
Composers
Also part ofSakari Oramo Conducts
Fri 26 May 2017
- 19:00Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Messiaen鈥檚 Turangal卯la-Symphonie
Messiaen鈥檚 Turangal卯la-Symphonie
Programme
- L' Ascension (orchestral version)
- Turangal卯la Symphony
Performers
- conductor
- piano
- ondes martenot
Composers
