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Wednesday 16 March 2022, 7.30pm

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Britten Sinfonia with Ian Bostridge

Britten Sinfonia with Ian Bostridge

Presented by Britten Sinfonia

Critically acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge and Britten Sinfonia’s Leader Jacqueline Shave join forces for a musical journey across Europe.

They will explore folk-inspired chamber music from Scotland, Ireland, Romania and Denmark, from Bartók to Britten and including a new work by Sir James MacMillan.

Performance information

Running time

1 hour 40 minutes

Booking information

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Ten for £10

This event is not part of our Ten for £10 scheme.

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Béla Bartók Romanian Dances
  • James MacMillan Í (A Meditation on Iona)
  • Benjamin Britten Selection of Folk Songs
  • Percy Grainger Molly on the Shore; Londonderry Air
  • Veress Transylvanian Dance: Stomping Song
  • Trad. Danish Sønderho Bridal Trilogy
  • James MacMillan* Three Scottish Songs (world premiere of arrangement)
  • Jacqueline Shave Machair to Myrrh

Performers

  • James MacMillan* conductor
  • Jacqueline Shave director/violin
  • Ian Bostridge tenor

Information for your visit

Wednesday 16 March 2022, 7.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, drinks are not allowed in the auditorium.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

Booster seats not available

Buggy parking not available

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