Britten Sinfonia: Magnum Opus Composer Showcase
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Discover three new chamber concertos by composers whose careers are just taking off.
Hear three new concertos written for the finale of Britten Sinfonia’s headline composer development scheme, performed by Britten Sinfonia with soloists including Britten Sinfonia Principal Trumpet Imogen Whitehead, Greek mezzo-soprano Alexandra Achillea, and violinist and artistic director of Manchester Collective, Rakhi Singh. The composers have received advice and mentoring from Programme Directors Dani Howard and Michael Zev Gordon.
Britten Sinfonia is renowned for its commissioning of outstanding composers and nurturing of the next generation. It has helped launch the careers of many composers over its 32-year history.
This performance will finish at approximately 3.30pm, with no interval
Promoted by Britten Sinfonia
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Ticket prices
£5
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Members
Book from 10am, Wed 18 Sep
Members Plus
Book from 10am, Wed 18 Sep
Britten Sinfonia priority
Book from 6pm, Thu 19 Sep
General
Book from 10am, Fri 20 Sep
Booking fees
£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
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St Giles Cripplegate
Location
Fore St, London
EC2Y 8DA
Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street
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