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SYMPOESIA: MAX RICHTER, STEVE REICH

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
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time, VII - Tangle of Rainbows
Courtney Bryan Elegy 
Steve Reich Different Trains, III - After the War
Thomas Adès Arcadiana, VI - O Albion 

Age guidance

For ages 15+

 

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