interview Mihai Cocea
on June 21, our principal viola Mihai Cocea plays Suite for Viola and Small Orchestra by Vaughan Williams: "this piece is a perfect example of Vaughan Williams’ deep understanding of the viola“
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Composer's note
read the composer's note by jazz master Craig Taborn for his creation HeartSpoken Suite for improvising quartet and full orchestra
W/S 2025: Ilan Volkov
principal guest conductor Ilan Volkov looks ahead to the Winter/Spring 2025 Season
Curated by... Colin Currie
from Andy Akiho and Steve Reich to Cream and Bryce Dessner: discover Colin Currie's favourite percussion pieces with this Spotify-playlist
pre-concert performance art
percussionist Titus Franken performs Aphasia by Mark Applebaum before the concert Le Sacre du printemps on March 22
on air: The Rite of Spring
The Rite of Spring: a groundbreaking masterpiece – discover more with these podcasts
Press play: Messiaen & Stravinsky
Robin Broos curated a selection of cinematic gems exploring the power of tradition and rituals, and the search for identity
Echoes in cinema: Shostakovich 5
uncover how Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony resonates through cinema, exploring themes of censorship, resistance, and resilience
Wim Henderickx: A Legacy Continued
2 years after the unexpected passing of composer Wim Henderickx, his Timpani Concerto comes to life - timpanist Gert François, Wim’s family, and Diederik Glorieux share the story behind this remarkable work in a new video and podcast series
meet Lili Boulanger
who was Lili Boulanger and what makes her such a remarkable composer: Boulanger in six facts
Gert François x Timpani Concerto
"whether it’s Beethoven or Charlie Parker ... without the groove, the music won’t come to life: 'It don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got that swing'"