London Schools Symphony Orchestra
- 7.30pm
Tickets
About this event:
- Category:
- Classical Music | Featured | Guildhall Young Artists | London Schools Symphony Orchestra
- Event type:
- Booking required | In-person
- Admission:
- £6-£27
- Location:
- Barbican Hall
Event information
The Nigerian-Scottish trumpeter performs Armenian composer Alexander Arutiunian’s showpiece mid-20th century trumpet concerto with its jaw-dropping moments in abundance.
Aaron Azunda Akugbo is a trumpeter bursting with charm, musicality and natural humour. A sought-after guest principal and soloist, he regularly performs with many of the UK’s leading orchestras, and also fronts Connaught Brass, one of the nation’s top chamber ensembles.
Collectively titled This is London, the LSSO has commissioned one composer from each of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music and Guildhall School of Music & Drama to compose a piece that draws inspiration from a characteristic of London today. Themes include the soundscape of a bustling East London park, the impact of climate change on the city, the experience of being an immigrant in London and the appearance and disappearance of venues in its grassroots music scene.
This concert will finish at approximately 9.30pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings are subject to change).
Programme & Performers
Alexander Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto [16’]
This is London (four world premieres funded by the Cockayne foundation)
CJ Brooke Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park in Nine Fleeting Moments [6’]
Connie Harris Surge [5’]
Pablo Martinez I see Freedom Across the Pond [6’]
Jack Smith Grassroots Generator [5’]
Interval [20']
Sergei Prokofiev Selections from Romeo and Juliet [36’]
This is London (four world premieres funded by the Cockayne foundation)
CJ Brooke Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park in Nine Fleeting Moments [6’]
Connie Harris Surge [5’]
Pablo Martinez I see Freedom Across the Pond [6’]
Jack Smith Grassroots Generator [5’]
Interval [20']
Sergei Prokofiev Selections from Romeo and Juliet [36’]
London Schools Symphony Orchestra
Matthew Lynch conductor
Aaron Akugbo trumpet
Matthew Lynch conductor
Aaron Akugbo trumpet
Venue information
Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’.
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Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS -
- Bars/cafes
- Restrooms
- Hearing facility
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Spaces for wheelchair users
