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Ian McEwan and the BBC Symphony Orchestra

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Ian McEwan leans on his hand, his centralised image is surrounded by BBC SO branding

In the latest of the BBC Symphony Orchestra’s collaborations with great writers, Ian McEwan joins the orchestra for an evening of words and music.

Ian McEwan is one of the most admired storytellers of our time – an author whose novels lay bare the passions and the contradictions of modern Britain, exploring universal truths about relationships, society and the infinite complexity of the human condition. In this very special event, the author of Atonement, Chesil Beach and Enduring Love joins the BBC Symphony Orchestra to read from his own works, with music curated around his readings, and a special guest appearance by jazz singer Emma Smith.

Tagged with: Classical music BBC Symphony Orchestra BBC Symphony Orchestra Multibuy - Feb-Jun 2023

This performance will end at approximately 9.30pm

Please note that some of the readings in this concert include themes of an adult nature and strong language.

Produced by BBC Symphony Orchestra

Programme

Grażyna Bacewicz Overture
Arvo Pärt Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten
Edvard Grieg Holberg Suite
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' from The Nutcracker
Thelonious Monk Round Midnight
Mieczysław Weinberg Aria
Philip Glass Interlude to Act 1 Scene 2 from The Voyage
Angela Morley & Her Orchestra 'Final Struggle' and 'Triumph' from Watership Down
Ludwig van Beethoven 'Finale' from Symphony No 1

Performers

BBC Symphony Orchestra
Adam Hickox conductor
Ian McEwan author & speaker
Emma Smith* singer

*Claire Martin has had to withdraw from this performance and we are grateful to Emma Smith who will perform Thelonius Monk’s Round Midnight in her place.

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