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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.

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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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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

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