Tragedy and Triumph
In an online broadcast, the London Philharmonic Orchestra performs Beethoven’s remarkable Fifth Symphony.
Four notes that changed the world. That unforgettable opening thunderclap is just the start of Beethoven’s Fifth.
The symphony is a musical drama of fate versus genius and triumph out of tragedy, told in music of such uncompromising honesty that even today it can still shock – and inspire – like few other masterpieces.
It’s an explosive return to the concert hall for the LPO, under Principal Conductor Designate Edward Gardner.
And because Beethoven thrives on the unexpected, they’re setting the scene with two captivating discoveries.
Tune in for Jörg Widmann’s supercharged homage to Beethoven, and a welcome return from the great Gerald Finley in a windswept song-cycle by Sibelius.
This event is pre-recorded exclusively for the Southbank Centre.
Performers
- London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Edward Gardner conductor
- Gerald Finley baritone
Repertoire
- Jörg Widmann: Con brio (Overture)
- Sibelius: 7 Songs arr. Rautavaara for baritone & orchestra (In the Stream of Life)
- Interval
- Beethoven: Symphony No.5
Need to know
This event is streamed. Streaming is provided by Marquee TV on behalf of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Southbank Centre.
Please ensure that you have access to a stable WiFi network in order to watch the event. More information on how to access the stream is available when you click through to the website.
This concert will be available to view for free seven days after it is first broadcast. After seven days, it will only be available to Marquee TV subscribers.
Dates & times
Price
- Standard entryFree
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Venue
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