Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
The London Sinfonietta and London’s premier live poetry night Out-Spoken come together for a raw, unflinching meditation on the state of the world.
Poets including Out-Spoken’s Joelle Taylor and Anthony Anaxagorou are joined by the contemporary chamber orchestra in a performance that weaves together poetry and music.
Featuring a brand-new commission alongside notable modern works, this is an evening of urgent storytelling and virtuosic performance.
Out-Spoken is the Southbank Centre’s resident poetry and live music night, bringing the hottest UK and international poets to perform alongside world-class musicians every month.
Commissioned by the Southbank Centre and the London Sinfonietta.
Programme includes
Thomas Adès O Albion from String Quartet No.1, Op.12 (Arcadiana)
Messiaen Tangle of rainbows from Quartet for the End of Time
Courtney Bryan Elegy
Steve Reich After the war from Different trains
Max Richter Europe, after the rain
Age guidance
For ages 15+
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