London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Sir Antonio Pappano and the LSO journey from darkness to light in Mahler's rapturous Fifth Symphony, alongside Elgar's Enigma Variations.

Mahler carries us from deep despair to joyful optimism, and Elgar paints affectionate portraits of friends and family.

Just three years separate the works in this concert. Elgar enjoyed overnight success with his 1899 Enigma Variations, a series of miniature portraits of family and close friends.

Mahler’s mighty Fifth Symphony (1902) transports us from darkness to dazzling light, via one of the most rapturous slow movements in all music.

An evening of powerful emotions awaits, as Chief Conductor Antonio Pappano takes the helm in two turn-of-the-century works.

A Tribute to Michael Tilson ThomasThis concert will be dedicated to Michael Tilson Thomas, the LSO’s Conductor Laureate and former Principal Conductor, who died on 22 April 2026.

The concert will finish at approximately 9.25pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Programme

Edward Elgar Variations on an Original Theme, Enigma
Gustav Mahler Symphony No 5

Performers

London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor