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Smith Square Hall
Smith Square
City of Westminster
London
SW1P 3HA
England

Saturday 31st May 2025
6:30 PM

Tickets

Prices: £35 - £10
Booking line: 020 7222 1061
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Programme

Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings, Op.11
Caroline Shaw – Entr'acte
Michael Tippett – Concerto for Double String Orchestra
Aaron Copland – Clarinet Concerto

Performers

James Henshaw – Conductor
Lewis Graham – clarinet

Outcry Ensemble

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Programme Note

Prepare for an evening of stunning string music that highlights the versatility and emotional range of the orchestra.

Opening with Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings, a work of profound beauty and timeless poignancy, the programme moves to the contemporary brilliance of Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte, a playful and inventive piece that reimagines classical traditions.

Aaron Copland’s delightful Clarinet Concerto follows, a work filled with jazzy rhythms and lyrical warmth, featuring the extraordinary Lewis Graham as soloist. To close, Michael Tippett’s Concerto for Double String Orchestra offers a dazzling display of energy and rhythm, showcasing the ensemble in its full vibrancy.

This concert is a celebration of the string orchestra’s expressive power, weaving together works that span emotions and styles. Join us for a night of unforgettable music!

Join conductor James Henshaw for an enlightening pre-concert talk at 5.30pm, free for all ticket holders.