Britten Sinfonia’s Surround Sound Playlist
Britten Sinfonia’s Surround Sound Playlist at Canterbury Cathedral
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Britten Sinfonia’s Surround Sound Playlist
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About the show
Lie down and discover a completely new way to experience world-class classical music in this relaxed, immersive performance with Britten Sinfonia and Tenebrae in the magnificent setting of the Canterbury Cathedral Nave.
You’re sitting or lying on mats in the Cathedral, looking up at the soaring arches and beautiful ceiling above. Lighting states shift and capture the mood as a seamless musical sequence fills the magical space from all directions… like a drivetime radio mix or eclectic playlist, but live and all around you, performed by more than 100 musicians, with orchestral drama, solo virtuosity and heart bursting moments of choral beauty.
From the beloved and instantly recognisable to add-to-playlist new favourites, enjoy orchestral, choral, solo and chamber music by Allegri, Bartok, Copland, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Grieg, Handel, Morten Lauridsen, Parry, Prokofiev, Ravel, Caroline Shaw, Telemann and many more.
Whether you love classical music or you’ve never thought it was for you, Surround Sound Playlist offers an inspiring and unforgettable new experience.
Featuring - Britten Sinfonia
Britten Sinfonia is one of the world's most celebrated and pioneering ensembles. The orchestra is an Associate Ensemble at the Barbican, has residencies in Norwich, Cambridge and Brighton, and a chamber series at Wigmore Hall. Britten Sinfonia enjoys a growing international profile, and is frequently heard on disc, BBC Radio 3 and commercial radio.
'But as always with this orchestra there was more to savour than just stellar performance. The programme was ingeniously shaped' (Ivan Hewett, The Daily Telegraph)
'The playing was marked by the kind of luminous and infectious beauty that only comes from a true marriage of mastery and love' (The Times0
'The UK's most consistently dynamic chamber ensemble' (The New Statesman).
Tenebrae
Award-winning Tenebrae has established itself as the chamber choir of choice for critics and audiences in the UK and around the world. Founded and directed by Nigel Short, the group blends the passion of a large Cathedral choir with the precision of a chamber ensemble to create a unique and enchanting sound, one which is dazzlingly effective in mediaeval chant as it is in contemporary works.
Amy Dickson
Internationally acclaimed Australian classical and jazz saxophonist.
Born in Sydney, Amy Dickson is now based in London.
An exclusive recording artist for Sony Music, Amy's recordings include 'Smile', released in 2008, and 'Glass, Nyman, Tavener', which was Gramophone Mmagazine Editor's Choice in March 2010.
Joseph Tawadros
Joseph Tawadros is one of the world’s leading oud performers and composers. A virtuoso of diversity and sensitivity, Joseph performs in concert halls worldwide and is known for his brilliant technique, deep musicianship and joyous style of performance.