Book Your Tickets For The ENO's Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs In London

To understand and know more about some of the finest of contemporary work in the world, book tickets for Henryk Górecki's 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs', which has been reimagined for the London Coliseum Theatre at St Martin's Lane, West End. 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs' is a meaningful meditation on love, motherhood, and loss.

The current Polish version has been adapted from sources centuries-old and depicts the perspective of a child getting separated from their parents and a mother losing their child.

This stage production is directed by Isabelle Bywater. Book ENO 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs' tickets today for the London Coliseum.

About The ENO's 'Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs'

What is 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs' about?

The main ENO season at the London Coliseum is concluded by this new production of Henryk Górecki's 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs'. It is one of the best-selling contemporary works of all time and has sold more than a million copies. This is by far the best-known contemporary work of Górecki.

'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs', also known as 'Symphony No. 3', is a symphony divided into three parts, that find meaningful meditation on motherhood and loss. It gives a perspective of a child getting separated from their parents and a mother losing her child.

When it was released in 1992, it became a critical sensation and became the best-selling contemporary work of this generation. It cemented itself as one of the finest compositions of modern classical music.

This English National Opera debut is by Lidiya Yankovskaya, the Russian-American conductor, who conducts the full strength of the ENO Orchestra. The transitional work of Henryk Górecki needs a delicate balance between his serialism roots and the emotional vulnerability seen in the compositions as the symphony progresses.

What age is 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs' suitable for?

The recommended age is 11+. Only children over five years old are allowed inside the theatre in London.

How long is the show?

The duration is 55 minutes.

Who is the team behind 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs'?

The staged production of the critical sensation, 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs', is directed by Isabelle Bywater. She was also the director of the beloved production of 'La Bohème' by ENO. Lidiya Yankovskaya, the Russian-American conductor, made her ENO debut and took the responsibility of conducting the full strength of the ENO Orchestra.

The play is sung in Polish adapted from texts taken from centuries-old sources. To see the show live, be at the London Coliseum Theatre at St Martin's Lane in the West End.

The ENO orchestra is behind this production and is the topmost authority in UK opera.

Who is in the London cast of 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs'?

The cast includes Nicole Chevalier.

Directions, Venue Info, And Attendee FAQs

Where is 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs' being performed?

The address is London Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane, London, WC 4ES.

How do I get to the London Coliseum?

The A400 will take you to the destination in the shortest possible time.

Charing Cross is the nearest tube and train station.

Where can I park near the London Coliseum?

Q-Park Covent Garden is the nearest parking.

Where are the toilet facilities at the London Coliseum?

There are toilets on all the five levels of the theatre, with accessible gender-neutral toilets in the basement, stalls, dress circle, and balcony levels.

Is the London Coliseum accessible?

The theatre is fully accessible, with two lifts and wheelchair spaces in the stalls, dress circle, and stall boxes.

The London Coliseum Theatre went through a restoration in 2000, supported by English Heritage, National Heritage Lottery Fund, and other trusts and donors. The restoration of the London Coliseum meant that it is now fully able to host big events.

Where can I eat nearby?

Some popular recommendations are Chandos, Fumo, Caffe Nero, Notes, and Nutshell.