Carnival of the Animals
Animations and beloved music combine to tell a magical new story about humanity’s relationship with nature, with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
A graceful swan, a waltzing elephant, and a whole chorus-line of high-kicking fossils … when Saint-Saëns wrote The Carnival of the Animals, his tongue was very firmly in his cheek.
But beneath the humour, there’s a real wisdom and warmth to his ever-popular ‘grand zoological fantasy’, brought to life tonight with the help of Sandra Albukrek’s enchanting animations.
Lidiya Yankovskaya brings the same energy and imagination to Dvořák’s storm-swept symphony, plus an immersive piano concerto featuring live electronic sound and video – a brand-new showcase for the inimitable genius of genre-crossing pianist Tomoko Mukaiyama.
Performers
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Lidiya Yankovskaya conductor
Tomoko Mukaiyama piano
Bizjak Piano Duo
Repertoire
Dvořák: Symphony No.7
Ryan Carter: Piano Concerto (World premiere)
Interval
Saint-Saëns: The Carnival of the Animals with film animation by Sandra Albukrek
Need to know
Tickets give you access to this event as well as After Dark: 200 Years of ZSL in the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer at 9.30pm.
Reviews
‘A tour de force … Lidiya Yankovskaya brought forth brilliantly colored accompaniment from the orchestra, where the most exciting musical action takes place’Chicago Tribune
For your visit
This event is held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.
Plan your visit
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is home to both our second-largest auditorium and the Purcell Room.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
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Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
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Food & drink
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.