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Long Song of Solitude
The music and life of Claude Vivier
Part of the London Sinfonietta 21/22: Take Your Place Season
Add to my Calendar 06-05-2022 19:30 06-05-2022 21:30 36 Long Song of Solitude A celebration of the music and influence of Canadian composer Claude Vivier. The event features his masterwork, Lonely Child, or as he refers to as his 'long song of solitude'. Nicole Lizée’s new piece for London Sinfonietta draws inspiration from Vivier’s work, addressing isolation in contemporary society. Her style blends video, soap opera plots and electronics into new music that provides a commentary on daily life. The concert involves the combined forces of the London Sinfonietta sitting side-by-side with the next generation of exciting musicians to emerge from the Royal Academy of Music and features the extraordinary talents of conductor Ilan Volkov and soprano Claire Booth. Queen Elizabeth Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Rd
South Bank
London
SE1 8XX
England
Programme
Claude Vivier – Zipangu
Claude Vivier – Lonely Child
Nicole Lizée – New work (world premiere)
Performers
Claire Booth – soprano
Ilan Volkov – Conductor
London Sinfonietta
Royal Academy of Music Manson Ensemble
Other concerts in this Series (+)
Programme Note
A celebration of the music and influence of Canadian composer Claude Vivier. The event features his masterwork, Lonely Child, or as he refers to as his 'long song of solitude'.
Nicole Lizée’s new piece for London Sinfonietta draws inspiration from Vivier’s work, addressing isolation in contemporary society. Her style blends video, soap opera plots and electronics into new music that provides a commentary on daily life.
The concert involves the combined forces of the London Sinfonietta sitting side-by-side with the next generation of exciting musicians to emerge from the Royal Academy of Music and features the extraordinary talents of conductor Ilan Volkov and soprano Claire Booth.
