PORTRAIT OF GEORGE BENJAMIN

The London Sinfonietta performs a special concert in this renowned festival as a celebration of George Benjamin’s music and his commitment to supporting the work of his peers. In a programme curated by the composer and Festival Présences, new works by Christopher Trapani and David Hundry sit alongside established masterworks by the late Oliver Knussen and by Benjamin himself.

Oliver Knussen Coursing
Christopher Trapani Two and Six
David Hudry [Re]cycle
Oliver Knussen Secret Psalm for solo violin
George Benjamin At first light

Christian Karlsen conductor
Jonathan Morton violin
London Sinfonietta