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Thursday 22 February 2024, 7.45pm Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall
Welcome to tonight’s concert
Welcome to the Southbank Centre
Having just returned from the Baerum Jazz Festival in Norway with this project, it’s great now to be performing this exciting work once again, now in the EFG London Jazz Festival. Marius’ amazing musical imagination provides a thrilling challenge for our musicians who relish the virtuosity of the music.
We’re the largest arts centre in the UK and one of the nation’s top visitor attractions, showcasing the world’s most exciting artists at our venues in the heart of London. We’re here to present great cultural experiences that bring people together, and open up the arts to everyone.
Sky Macklay Microvariations (UK premiere) George Lewis Tales of the Traveller Interval Katherine Balch Waste Knot (UK premiere) Michel van der Aa Shades of Red (UK premiere) Nina Guo soprano Jack Sheen conductor London Sinfonietta: Helen Keen flute Melinda Maxwell oboe Timothy Lines clarinet Mark van de Wiel* clarinet Jonathan Morton* violin Hilaryjane Parker violin Paul Silverthorne* viola Sally Pendlebury cello Enno Senft* double bass Siwan Rhys keyboard David Hockings* percussion Heledd Gwynant percussion Pete Wilson bass guitar Tom Ellis guitar
While we are grateful to Marius that he chooses to return and write for us and work with us, we are also honoured to play alongside his colleagues – Ivo, Jim, Conor and Anton – whose extraordinary improvising and ensemble skills have resulted in a mutual admiration society between the musicians on stage. I don’t think you can help but see how much they are enjoying this project. I also want to thank Geoffrey Paterson for keeping this rollercoaster ride on track, and for the BBC Proms for originally commissioning Geyser. And also to Southbank Centre where we are proudly a Resident Orchestra.
The Southbank Centre is made up of the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library and Arts Council Collection. We’re one of London’s favourite meeting spots, with lots of free events and places to relax, eat and shop. We hope you enjoy your visit. If you need any information or help, please ask a member of staff. You can also write to us at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX, or email hello@southbankcentre.co.uk Subscribers to our email updates are the first to hear about new events, offers and competitions. Just head to our website to sign up.
I hope you enjoy the evening.
The London Sinfonietta is grateful to Arts Council England for its support of the ensemble, as well as the many other individuals, trusts and businesses who enable us to realise our ambitions. The work of the London Sinfonietta is supported by the John Ellerman Foundation, and this concert is produced by London Sinfonietta.
Andrew Burke Chief Executive and Artistic Director
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Thursday 22 February 2024, 7.45pm Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall