Total Immersion: The Music of Rebecca Saunders - Chamber Music
BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
- Date night
- First-timer friendly
- Early finish
- Date
- Sat, 24 Apr 2027
- Time
- 15:00 · 2h 0m
- Venue
- Milton Court Concert Hall
- City
- London
- Tickets
- See booking site
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Summary
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform chamber works by Rebecca Saunders at Milton Court Concert Hall as part of the venue’s Total Immersion series.
Why it's fantastic
Experience the visceral intensity of a composer who pushes instruments to their absolute limits through silence and grit. It is a rare chance to hear these tactile, sculptural soundscapes performed live, offering a deep dive into some of the most adventurous British music being written today.
Our guide to this performance
What you'll hear
The evening is dedicated to the chamber music of Rebecca Saunders, focusing on her specific approach to sonic texture and spatial awareness. You will hear how she treats instruments with a sculptural quality, often moving between moments of extreme grit and profound silence. The programme explores the physical weight of sound, often pushing performers to the edges of traditional technique to find new colours. As part of a day-long exploration of her work, this specific concert focuses on the more intimate, concentrated forms of her output. Listen for the way she uses stillness not just as a pause, but as a structural force that allows the echoes of the previous notes to linger in the room. While the exact titles of the individual pieces are still to be finalised, you can expect a selection that highlights both her instrumental and vocal writing, moving from delicate whispers to high-tension fragments that demand your full attention.
Who's performing
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are the resident ensembles for this performance. Based in London, they have a long-standing reputation for championing contemporary music and giving voice to living composers. The chorus is particularly known for its versatility in handling complex modern scores that require both precision and a wide range of vocal textures. Together, these groups frequently lead the way in presenting large-scale retrospectives and immersive musical portraits, bringing an authoritative and seasoned perspective to the challenging soundscapes of the modern era.
Planning your evening
The performance takes place at the Milton Court Concert Hall in London, an intimate venue suited to the intricate details of chamber music. This event has an approximate running time of 120 minutes. Given the complex and adventurous nature of the music, it is an ideal choice if you are interested in exploring the boundaries of modern sound. There is no specific dress code for this concert. Please note that as a choral and instrumental event, the focus remains entirely on the live acoustic experience within the hall.
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