09/10/2008
First of two concerts by the London Sinfonietta heralding the opening of King's Place. Works by Philip Cashian, Varese, Sciarrino, Berio, Ligeti, Reich and Messiaen.
Catherine Bott presents a selection of music from the first of two evening concerts heralding the opening of a new concert hall in London. King's Place is to be the home of two major ensembles, one of which is the London Sinfonietta.
London Sinfonietta
Philip Cashian: Opening of the House (world premiere)
Varese: Density 21.5
Sciarrino: Quintettino No 2
Berio: Sequenza VII
Ligeti: Ten Pieces for Wind Quintet
Reich: Come Out to Show Them
Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time.
Followed by Play to the Nation, Radio 3's celebration of amateur orchestras across the UK:
Weiner: Serenade, 3rd Movement
Lambeth Orchestra
...and Pianothon, showcasing amateur pianists from across the nation:
Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue no.1 in C from Op.87
Mark Critchley
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