Sibelius, Saariaho and Adès
Barbican Theatre, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
Sibelius, Saariaho and Adès
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
Description
Important: This is a voucher, not a ticket. Purchase the voucher first, then use it on a third-party site to buy your ticket. Additional fees may apply (see details in the pricing information section below).
The Concert
Composer and conductor Thomas Adès celebrates elemental Sibelius, shimmering Saariaho, and a new version of his darkly prescient orchestral fable.
The Music
Thomas Adès returns to the LSO, showcasing two of Sibelius’ most enigmatic works, beginning with the myth-inspired The Oceanides, its shimmering, surging soundscapes painting unsettling portraits of ocean nymphs. The late Symphony No 7 is a short work of haunting beauty, its primeval trombone call shining like a beacon through the Finnish mists.
Fellow Finn Kaija Saariaho takes up the sea theme with Oltra mar (Across the Sea) for chorus and orchestra. Full of almost overwhelmingly powerful textures, it examines themes of travel, love, time and death. And Thomas Adès’ ominous America foretells the apocalyptic end of a great nation with disorientating intensity.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Buy one voucher per ticket. You’ll receive a confirmation email, this is not your ticket.
2. Open the email and follow the instructions to purchase your ticket(s) on the third-party site using your unique link or code. Book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
3. Your tickets will be emailed to you after purchase. Show them on entry. Please also bring valid ID.
Pricing Information
• One voucher is required for each ticket
• Vouchers provide you access to free tickets on a third-party website
• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
Additional Information
• For further event information please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Booking fees are non-refundable following cancelled events
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here
Genre
Dates & times
Sunday, 8 Nov 2026 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Important information - please read
Important: This is a voucher, not a ticket. Purchase the voucher first, then use it on a third-party site to buy your ticket. Additional fees may apply (see details in the pricing information section below).
The Concert
Composer and conductor Thomas Adès celebrates elemental Sibelius, shimmering Saariaho, and a new version of his darkly prescient orchestral fable.
The Music
Thomas Adès returns to the LSO, showcasing two of Sibelius’ most enigmatic works, beginning with the myth-inspired The Oceanides, its shimmering, surging soundscapes painting unsettling portraits of ocean nymphs. The late Symphony No 7 is a short work of haunting beauty, its primeval trombone call shining like a beacon through the Finnish mists.
Fellow Finn Kaija Saariaho takes up the sea theme with Oltra mar (Across the Sea) for chorus and orchestra. Full of almost overwhelmingly powerful textures, it examines themes of travel, love, time and death. And Thomas Adès’ ominous America foretells the apocalyptic end of a great nation with disorientating intensity.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Buy one voucher per ticket. You’ll receive a confirmation email, this is not your ticket.
2. Open the email and follow the instructions to purchase your ticket(s) on the third-party site using your unique link or code. Book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
3. Your tickets will be emailed to you after purchase. Show them on entry. Please also bring valid ID.
Pricing Information
• One voucher is required for each ticket
• Vouchers provide you access to free tickets on a third-party website
• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
Additional Information
• For further event information please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Booking fees are non-refundable following cancelled events
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here