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Kate Atkinson and the BBC Symphony Orchestra

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Kate Atkinson looking at the camera, with circular purple and red swirls around her

The author of Life After Life, Case Histories and Behind the Scenes at the Museum, joins the BBC Symphony Orchestra to read from her own work, and share the music that has moved and inspired her.

Kate Atkinson is one of the best-loved storytellers of the 21st century – creator of Jackson Brodie, and a Whitbread and Costa Prize-winning writer whose novels turn a playful but always intensely perceptive eye on life, love and loss. 

With a special guest appearance by actor and singer Jamie Parker.

Tagged with: Classical music BBC Symphony Orchestra Multibuy Feb–Jul 2024 BBC Symphony Orchestra

Please note, the readings in this evening’s performance include themes of an adult nature and some scenes which may be considered distressing.

This performance will finish at approximately 9.40pm, including a 20-minute interval

Produced by BBC Symphony Orchestra

Programme

  • Leevi Madetoja   A Comedy Overture
  • Ermanno Wolf‐Ferrari   Overture to Il Segreto di Susanna
  • George Gershwin (arr Simon Nathan)   Someone to Watch Over Me
  • Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson   'Song Form: Largo' from Sinfonietta No 1
  • Charles Williams   Devil's Galop
  • Anna Clyne   Fractured Time
  • Joseph Haydn   'Chaos' from The Creation
  • Thomas Adès   Overture to 'Hotel Suite' from Powder Her Face
  • George Gershwin   Promenade – Walking the Dog

Performers

  • BBC Symphony Orchestra  
  • Kate Atkinson   author & speaker
  • Jamie Parker   singer

Digital programme

Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.