BOULEZ: SONIC STRUCTURES
BOULEZ: SONIC STRUCTURES
George Benjamin conducts an exploration of Pierre Boulez
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Announcing: Autumn-Winter 25-26
Explore the intoxicating structures of Pierre Boulez in his 100th year, Marius Neset's volcanic saxophone improvisations with lush orchestral arrangements, a cultural phenomenon at the intersection of music and horticulture, and a rare performance of a haunting Gerard Grisey masterpiece.
In Autumn-Winter 25-26, the London Sinfonietta presents a series of world-class performances exploring bold sound worlds. Witness unmissable collaborations, world premieres from emerging composers, and tributes to the giants of contemporary music.
Along with a special introduction from the great composer/conductor George Benjamin at our season opening Boulez: Sonic Structures, we welcome performances across the season from flutist Michael Cox, soprano Nina Guo, The Royal Academy of Music Ensemble, and collaborations with Norwegian jazz fusion giants Marius Neset and Anton Eger, composer/conductor Jack Sheen, and composers and winners of our Writing the Future scheme Ashkan Layegh and Omri Kochavi.
General booking opens at 10am on Tuesday 29 April
Boulez: Sonic Structures
Explore the intoxicating structures of Pierre Boulez in his 100th year
With performances of Memoriale, ...explosante-fixe.., and a special introduction to the latter by great composer/conductor George Benjamin, revealing its complex evolution live on stage. Featuring soloist Michael Cox, it’s an immersive experience of Boulez’s volatile beauty, where order meets chaos in music’s most intricate structures.
Sun 5 Oct 2025
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
London Sinfonietta & Marius Neset
Saxophonist Marius Neset returns with a bold fusion of jazz and classical in two world premieres
Featuring blistering improvisation, lush orchestration, and a new Persian-inspired piece by Ashkan Layegh, this concert celebrates nearly 10 years of collaboration between Neset and the London Sinfonietta.
Thurs 20 Nov 2025
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
Grisey: Quatre Chants
A rare performance of Gérard Grisey’s haunting Quatre chants pour franchir le seuil exploring death through spectral sound
Written just before his passing, this powerful piece merges fragmented harmony with profound emotion. London Sinfonietta returns to this landmark work 25 years after premiering it with George Benjamin.
Fri 28 Nov 2025
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
Ladies in Bloomers
A musical celebration of forgotten female gardeners, inspired by Fiona Davison’s An Almost Impossible Thing
Omri Kochavi’s new piece blends musicians, letters, and live gardening in an outdoor hidden Kings Cross oasis. Performed by the London Sinfonietta with four singers, it’s a powerful tribute to resilience, history, and nature.
Sun 14 Sept 2025
Story Garden, The British Library
Published: 22 Apr 2025
