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Composer: Knussen, Oliver (1952-2018)

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Wigmore Hall

Thu 12 Mar at 13:00

Knussen, Agar, Phibbs, Treacher, Moorcraft, Arakelyan, Ffrench, Longstaff, Cox

Students from The Purcell School

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Die Residenz: Herkulessaal

Fri 12 Dec at 20:00

Knussen, Iannotta, Benjamin, Birtwistle

Benjamin, Aimard, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

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Kölner Philharmonie

Thu 15 Jan at 20:00

Purcell, Illés, Lazkano, Knussen, Bertrand

Milan Paľa, Trio Catch

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Fact file

Year of birth	1952
Year of death	2018
Nationality	United Kingdom
Period	Modern

Top works

...upon one note – Fantasia after Purcell Choral, Op.8 Flourish with Fireworks, Op.22 Violin Concerto, Op.30

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...upon one note – Fantasia after Purcell Choral, Op.8 Flourish with Fireworks, Op.22 Violin Concerto, Op.30