London Symphony Orchestra Performs Bernstein's Candide with a star cast conducted by Kristjan Jarvi

The London Symphony Orchestra performs Leonard Bernstein’s Candide in concert on 5 June conducted by Kristjan Järvi. The stellar cast includes Andrew Staples as Candide, Kiera Duffy as Cunegonde, Jeremy Williams as Pangloss, Marcus Deloach as Maximillian and Kim Criswell as Old Lady, alongside David Robinson, Sarah Jane McMahon, Jeffrey Tucker, Ross Benoliel, Jason Switzer, Michael Scarcelle and Peter Tantsits.

The LSO has a significant history with Bernstein’s operetta, having performed and recorded the work in 1989, memorably conducted by Leonard Bernstein in his final concert appearances in London.

Sunday 5 June 2011, 7pm Barbican Hall

BERNSTEIN Candide
(concert performance)
Kristjan Järvi conductor
London Symphony Orchestra
London Symphony Chorus

Cast:
Andrew Staples Candide
Kiera Duffy Cunegonde
Kim Criswell Old Lady
Jeremy Huw Williams Pangloss, Martin
David Robinson Governer, Vanderdendur, Ragotski
Marcus Deloach Maximilan, Captain
Kristy Swift Paquette
Jeffrey Tucker Bear Keeper, Inquisitor, Tzar Ivan
Ross Benoliel Cosmetic Merchant, Inquisitor, Charles Edward
Jason Switzer Doctor, King Stanislaus
Michael Scarcelle Junkman, Inquisitor, Hermann Augustus, Croupier
Peter Tantsits Alchemist, Inquisitor, Sultan Achmet, Crook

Tickets: £8 £14 £19 £25 £32
Secure online booking at lso.co.uk (booking fee)
Box office: 020 7638 8891 open Mon-Sat 10am – 8pm, Sun 11am-8pm (booking fee)
In person at the Advance Box Office in the Barbican centre (no booking fee)
(Mon-Sat 10am – 9pm; Sun 12pm – 9pm)

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