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Sapiens
Inseparable imaginations
Part of the London Sinfonietta 2018/19 Season
Add to my Calendar 07-12-2018 19:45 07-12-2018 21:45 36 Sapiens Mark Bowden’s new saxophone concerto is inspired by Yuval Noah Harari’s extraordinary history of humankind; Sapiens. It forms part of a fascinating evening exploring links between musical composition and literature, presented by journalist and writer Bidisha. Also featuring the world premiere of Colin Matthews’ As Time Returns; a setting of poems by Czech poet Ivan Blatný, who was exiled to England in 1948, and Oliver Knussen's Songs Without Voices, this varied evening of music and discussion will give you food for thought. Purcell Room, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Purcell Room
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Rd
South Bank
London
SE1 8XX
England
Programme
Oliver Knussen – Songs Without Voices (1992)
Colin Matthews – As Time Returns (2018)
Mark Bowden – Sapiens (2018)
Performers
Simon Haram – Saxophone
George Humphreys – baritone
Jessica Cottis – Conductor
London Sinfonietta
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Programme Note
Mark Bowden’s new saxophone concerto is inspired by Yuval Noah Harari’s extraordinary history of humankind; Sapiens. It forms part of a fascinating evening exploring links between musical composition and literature, presented by journalist and writer Bidisha. Also featuring the world premiere of Colin Matthews’ As Time Returns; a setting of poems by Czech poet Ivan Blatný, who was exiled to England in 1948, and Oliver Knussen's Songs Without Voices, this varied evening of music and discussion will give you food for thought.
