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Sir Simon Rattle conducts choral music by Szymanowski and Brahms with the London Symphony Orchestra 17-18 December

Karol Syzmanowski’s Stabat Mater alongside Brahm's German Requiem, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus and Polish soloists Iwona Sobotka and Hanna Hipp.

17th & 18th December, 7pm-9.15pm, Barbican Hall London

A performance of Karol Syzmanowski’s Stabat Mater alongside Brahm’s German Requiem, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Chorus, with Polish soloists Iwona Sobotka and Hanna Hipp.

From the London Symphony Orchestra’s description:

“Sir Simon Rattle explores intensely personal choral music by Szymanowski and Brahms – music that transforms sorrow into pure sonic beauty.”

For more details and ticket booking:

London Symphony Orchestra – Sorrow and Serenity – Sir Simon Rattle conducts Brahms’ Requiem (lso.co.uk)

Please Note: There is a special discount code for Polish Cultural Institute Audiences. Please apply the code DEC20SB when booking online to receive a 20% ticket discount.

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