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Hugh Wood and Tippett

with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Friday 23 March 2012, 7.30pm

Barbican, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
part of the 2011-12 Season series

Hugh Wood Violin Concerto No. 2 London premiere
Tippett A Child of our Time

Sir Andrew Davis conductor
Anthony Marwood violin
Nicole Cabell soprano
Karen Cargill mezzo-soprano
John Mark Ainsley tenor
Matthew Rose bass
BBC Symphony Chorus

Hugh Wood's second violin concerto, like all his music, speaks with unflashy, lyrical sincerity that takes time to reveal itself. Michael Tippett's moving oratorio arose from the horrors of the Second World War, but its message that we must acknowledge our own dark qualities and not project them onto the other is as urgent as ever.

Pre-concert talk, 6.00pm, Fountain Room
An introduction to tonight's concert
Free to ticket-holders for the evening concert. Limited availability. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment

PLEASE NOTE that John Mark Ainsley replaces the originally advertised Toby Spence, who is unable to perform in this concert.

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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