Jerwood Hall
Sir Antonio Pappano and Friends
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert
LSO St Luke's
Ludwig van Beethoven
An die ferne Geliebte
Franz Liszt
Du bist wie eine Blume
Wandrers Nachtlied
Benjamin Britten
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo
Sir Antonio Pappano piano
Allan Clayton tenor
The concert will finish at approximately 2.05pm.
Tickets
£16 (£14 concessions, £6 under-18s)
+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction
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The Concert
Sir Antonio Pappano is joined by one of Britain’s greatest tenors for some of the most romantic songs ever written: Beethoven, Liszt and Britten at their most passionate.
The Music
Beethoven wrote only one song cycle, but what a statement it is. The six songs of An die ferne Geliebte (‘To the distant beloved’) were composed in 1816. Yearning and wistful, they are also strikingly direct expressions of love: for nature, beauty and for the ‘distant beloved’.
Britten’s Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo are ardent songs full of both fire and grace, dedicated to Britten’s partner and lifelong muse, Peter Pears.
Between these two deeply personal statements come two songs by Liszt: the tender Du bist wie eine Blume and the hushed, inward-looking Wandrers Nachtlied, miniatures of poetic intensity and rapt stillness.
The Performers
Sir Antonio Pappano, Chief Conductor of the LSO, presents a special chamber concert alongside Allan Clayton, who has been praised for the ‘declamatory power and lyrical intimacy’ of his singing of Britten’s Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo.
Recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Booking and Discounts
Booking Your Tickets
Online at lso.co.uk
By phone on +44 20 7870 2500 (Monday to Friday 12–5.30pm)
In person at the Barbican Centre (no booking fee)
Refunds and Exchanges
Contact the Box Office at least 24 hours before the performance (two weeks for group bookings) to exchange your tickets for another LSO concert or Barbican credit voucher, valid for twelve months. A per-ticket administration fee applies.
The LSO reserves the right to change artists or programmes if necessary. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, all bookers will receive a refund.
Questions About Your Booking?
Contact the Box Office at tickets@barbican.org.uk.
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All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
Multibuy Discount
Save 20% when you book three or more BBC Radio 3 concerts in the 2025/26 season within one transaction.
Retain your discount for any later bookings within the season.
Concessions
£14 tickets for over-60s, full-time students and unwaged/unemployed people.
18 and Under
£6 tickets. Book online, by phone or in person.
BBC Radio 3 Concerts are recommended for ages 12+. For younger children, we have a range of other events at LSO St Luke’s, including Free Friday Lunchtime Concerts which are suitable for everyone over the age of 5.
Groups of 10+
Save 20%, or 30% when booking two or more concerts in the same season. Find out more about group booking.
Access Members
Members of the Barbican’s Access Scheme can book wheelchair places priced at the lowest price for that event and book a free companion seat. Join the Barbican Access Scheme.
Your Visit and Access
Getting to LSO St Luke's
The main entrance to LSO St Luke’s is through the gates from Old Street. Please check the doors open time for your chosen concert.
What to Expect
From the concert experience to venue facilities and the Hawksmoor Space, find out what to expect at LSO St Luke’s.
Accessibility
At LSO St Luke’s we are fully committed to making the venue as accessible as possible.
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