Three Pieces for String Quartet
Prayer for a great man
Cantata for Oboe Quartet
Introduction & Allegro
Concertino for String Quartet
Col (world premiere tour)
A composer of truly international stature, Mark-Anthony Turnage is among the most relevant communicators and creators of today. In a programme curated by Turnage, of composers he respects and music he admires, we also hear the world premiere of his new work, Col, a tribute to composer and friend Colin Matthews, alongside classics of the 20th century.
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London – Pre-concert talk, 12.15pm
Dr Kate Kennedy talks to Mark-Anthony Turnage about his new work
Cambridge – Post-concert event, 2.15pm
A performance of a new work by 2016 Cambridge University Composer’s workshop winner Jago Thornton. Jago will also discuss his new work in a discussion with Britten Sinfonia musicians and a panel of experts.