Beethoven鈥檚 powerful Seventh Symphony is prefaced by a trio of beguiling modern French works in the first of two concerts pairing Beethoven with recent French music. The 大象传媒 Singers have had great success with Boulez鈥檚 now-classic work cummings ist der Dichter, which sets the poetry of ee cummings for vocal ensemble and chamber orchestra. Conductor Ilan Volkov, known for his high-voltage performances and radical programmes, presents the UK premiere of Hugues Dufourt鈥檚 piano concerto with Nicolas Hodges as soloist. Dufourt鈥檚 own world of sonorities reflects that of one of France鈥檚 greatest 20th century composers, G茅rard Grisey. In his monumental early work 惭茅驳补濒颈迟丑别蝉, 15 brass players scattered around the hall hurl sonic clusters of shimmering dissonance into the auditorium 鈥� a not-to-be-missed experience.
大象传媒 SO Plus Intro
6.00pm Fountain Room
An introduction to tonight鈥檚 concert
Admission free to ticket-holders for the evening concert. Limited capacity - please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
