BOULEZ: SONIC STRUCTURES
BOULEZ: SONIC STRUCTURES
A tribute to Pierre Boulez in his centenary year
Queen Elizabeth Hall
The London Sinfonietta tribute Pierre Boulez in his 100th year, accompany Marius Neset's blistering saxophone improvisations, unveil a cultural phenomenon at the intersection of music and horticulture, and perform a haunting Gerard Grisey masterpiece.
In Autumn-Winter 25-26, we present a series of world-class performances exploring bold sound landscapes. 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.
An immersive exploration of Boulez' volatile beauty with conductor George Benjamin and performances of Memoriale and ...explosante-fixe...
Sun 5 Oct 2025
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
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 with two world premieres
Thurs 20 Nov 2025
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
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
Omri Kochavi’s new piece blends letters, live gardening and the London Sinfonietta with four singers to celebrate forgotten female gardeners in an outdoor hidden Kings Cross oasis. It’s a powerful tribute to resilience, history, and nature
Sun 14 Sept 2025
Story Garden, The British Library
Published: 22 Apr 2025
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