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Sir Harrison Birtwistle: Birtwistles in Residence

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Kings Place: Hall One90 York Way, London, Greater London, N1 9AG, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Programme
Birtwistle, Sir Harrison (1934-2022)Saraband: The King's Farewell
Birtwistle, Sir Harrison (1934-2022)Ostinato with Melody
Birtwistle, Sir Harrison (1934-2022)26 Orpheus Elegies (selection)
Birtwistle, Sir Harrison (1934-2022)Gigue Machine
Birtwistle, Sir Harrison (1934-2022)The Axe Manual, for piano and percussion
Performers
Nicolas HodgesPiano
Christian DiersteinPercussion
Andrew WattsCountertenor
Melinda MaxwellDirector, Oboe
Helen TunstallHarp
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Sir Harrison Birtwistle at Kings Place
Paul Kilbey, 9th January
“Affection is an impossibility”, says Harrison Birtwistle, describing how he feels towards his own compositions. After a Kings Place concert devoted entirely to his works last Wednesday, he talks to Tom Service about his music.
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26 Orpheus ElegiesAndrew WattsChristian DiersteinGigue MachineHelen TunstallMelinda MaxwellNicolas HodgesOstinato with MelodySaraband: The King's FarewellSir Harrison BirtwistleThe Axe Manual, for piano and percussion
Also at Kings Place: Hall One