Archived Event

Donatoni, Daníel Bjarnason and Debussy
Britten Sinfonia
Date
Wed 24 Feb 2016, 1.00pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
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  • Britten Sinfonia

    Programme

    1. Co-commissioned by Britten Sinfonia with the support of donors to the Musically Gifted campaign, and by Wigmore Hall with the support of André Hoffmann, president of the Fondation Hoffmann, a Swiss grant-making foundation

    Overview

    Flute, viola and harp may not be the most familiartrio combination, but it certainly lends itself to therich exploration of colour and harmonies typical ofDebussy’s output.

    A deeply expressive curiosity insoundscapes and association with visual art is alsoinfused in the music of Icelandic composer DaníelBjarnason, whose new work features alongsideDebussy in this programme.

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