In Portrait: Beat Furrer

This concert showcases the unique and groundbreaking musical voice of Beat Furrer, Swiss composer and co-founder of Klangforum Wien, one of Europe's leading contemporary music ensembles. Xenos, with its focus on transforming the elements of melody sits alongside one of his most performed works for two pianos and ensemble Nuun.

The programme is complemented by the world premiere of Words, a new work from Blue Touch Paper composer Naomi Pinnock (pictured), former student of Harrison Birtwistle and Wolfgang Rihm, who was mentored on the composition of this work by Beat Furrer himself.

Talented students from the Royal Academy of Music join the ensemble for Nuun.

There’s an energy about LS performances that often makes them unforgettable. It's a pleasure to be able to work with these formidable players: immaculate precision combined with sensitive musicality.
Naomi Pinnock