On 14 April 2024, the London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Antonio Pappano performs Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27, at London’s Barbican Hall. This filmed live concert captures Pappano early in his tenure as the LSO’s Chief Conductor, succeeding Simon Rattle. The account is complete and uncut, restoring the often-omitted first-movement exposition repeat and unfolding all four movements: the expansive Largo–Allegro moderato, the fiery Allegro molto, the famous Adagio carried by its long clarinet solo, and the triumphant closing Allegro vivace. Praised by critics for its Romantic breadth and richness of colour, this full concert highlights the burgeoning rapport between the London orchestra and its conductor. A reference live capture to rediscover one of the great post-Romantic symphonies, filmed in the acoustics of the Barbican Hall, the LSO’s regular home.
Setlist
- I. Largo – Allegro moderato
- II. Allegro molto
- III. Adagio
- IV. Allegro vivace
Personnel & credits
- Sir Antonio Pappano — conductor
- London Symphony Orchestra — orchestra
