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Weaving music and poetry in a raw, unflinching meditation

Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

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The London Sinfonietta and London’s premier live poetry night Out-Spoken come together for a raw, unflinching meditation on the state of the world.

Poets including Out-Spoken’s Joelle Taylor and Anthony Anaxagorou are joined by the contemporary chamber orchestra in a performance that weaves together poetry and music.

Featuring a brand-new commission alongside notable modern works, this is an evening of urgent storytelling and virtuosic performance.

Out-Spoken is the Southbank Centre’s resident poetry and live music night, bringing the hottest UK and international poets to perform alongside world-class musicians every month.

Commissioned by the Southbank Centre and the London Sinfonietta.

Programme includes

Max Richter  Europe After the Rain
Olivier Messiaen  Quartet for the End of Time VII
Courtney Bryan  Elegy
Steve Reich  Different Trains
Tom Ades  Arcadiana VI - O Albion

 

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