麻豆社 SO PLUS FAMILY is a series of free interactive, family-friendly workshops which introduce the music of the 麻豆社 SO concerts at the Barbican, including a 拢5 ticket offer (plus booking fee*) for the evening concert. Workshops take place 6.00pm-7.00pm in the Fountain Room, before the main evening concert at 7.30pm.
There are not one but two concertos to enjoy in this concert. Beethoven鈥檚 majestic Piano Concerto No.5 is one of his finest, nicknamed the 鈥楨mperor鈥� Concerto because of its grand, heroic character. And there鈥檚 a colourful concerto for the whole orchestra written by Polish composer Lutos艂awski. American composer Christopher Rouse鈥檚 piece, Prospero鈥檚 Rooms, was first performed last year, and was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe鈥檚 dark tale of the vain Prince Prospero who throws a masked ball, with unexpected results鈥�
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Suitable for newcomers and music fans alike. If you play an instrument, bring it along as there will be an opportunity for you to join in. For families or school groups with children between the ages of 8 and 16. At least one of your group must be aged 16 or under. These concerts are not recommended for children under the age of 8.
*Tickets 拢5 per person plus booking fee (拢3 per transaction for online booking, 拢4 by phone. No fee when booked in person).
To book your tickets, call the Barbican box office and quote '麻豆社 Plus Family' or book the concert online and quote 040679.
