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Bartók, György Kurtág and Sibelius
with the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Friday 16 December 2011, 7.30pm
Barbican, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
part of the 2011-12 Season and Sibelius Symphonies series
Bartók Dance Suite
György Kurtág ...concertante... UK premiere
Sibelius Symphony No. 6 in D minor
Sibelius Symphony No. 7 in C major
Jukka-Pekka Saraste conductor
Hiromi Kikuchi violin
Ken Hakii viola
A burst of stamping, earthy energy from Bartok's Dance Suite sets this concert in motion. Then come the wispy dialogues of Kurtág's double concerto, which leave all trace of bodily rhythms behind. The second half continues the BBC SO's Sibelius symphony cycle with the ‘cold clear water' of the Sixth Symphony, and the stark loneliness of the Seventh.
Pre-concert talk, 6.00pm, Fountain Room
An introduction to tonight's concert
Free to ticket-holders for the evening concert.Limited capacity. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
How to get there
By tube
- The nearest Underground station is Barbican, on the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines.To reach the Barbican,exit the station and cross Aldersgate Street in front of you. Walk through the road tunnel (Beech Street) before taking the first turning right into Silk Street. The Barbican is straight ahead of you. Alternatively, exit the station using the stairs to the first floor, crossing the road using the footbridge before following the signs to the Barbican. Other Underground stations nearby are Moorgate, St Paul's, Bank, Liverpool Street and Mansion House.
By bus
- Bus Route 153 stops outside the Barbican in Silk Street. Starting from outside Liverpool Street Station, it runs daily to the Barbican, Angel and Finsbury Park. Other services running near the Barbican are as follows: 8, 11, 23, 26, 35, 42, 43, 47, 48, 55, 56, 76,78, 100, 133, 141, 149, 172, 214, 242, 243, 271, 344 (7 days a week); 4, (Mon-Sat); 21, 25, 521 (Mon-Fri).
By train
- The nearest rail stations are Liverpool Street, Farringdon and Blackfriars. City Thameslink services serve Barbican, Moorgate and Cannon Street.
By car
- The Barbican is clearly sign-posted and has four car parks. Two are off Beech Street (westbound access only) and two are off Silk Street near the main entrance. Please allow plenty of time for your journey. All car parks have a height restriction of 6'1". If the Barbican car parks are full, alternative parking is available in Aldersgate Street.
Disabled access
- The Main entrance at Silk Street is ramped and lifts give access to all levels. All our venues have seating for wheelchair users - please inform us of any access requirements on booking. There are three wheelchairs for visitors' use, subject to availability; these can be pre-booked by calling the Box Office on 020 7638 8891.
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