Before Jensen takes to the podium, Guildhall conductor Antoine Veillerette* will lead the orchestra in a contemporary work by Hannah Kendall – the electrifying and socially resonant The Spark Catchers, inspired by a poem about the 1888 Bow Matchgirls’ Strike.
The programme follows with Dmitri Shostakovich’s playful yet tender Piano Concerto No 2, written for his son’s piano exam, before culminating with Jean Sibelius’ brooding yet romantic First Symphony, both conducted by Eivind Gullberg Jensen. Sibelius' work moves through contrasting movements, showcasing his distinctive voice and evolution.
Promoted by Guildhall School of Music & Drama
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Barbican Hall
Guildhall Symphony Orchestra: Shostakovich & Sibelius
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A dynamic programme spanning three centuries of works from colourful and energetic arrangements to brooding and tender grandeur with guest conductor Eivind Gullberg Jensen.
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