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Chineke at the Southbank
Chineke! returned to London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall with a vibrant and moving programme featuring works by Fela Sowande, Cassie Kinoshi, and Max Richter. Blending new compositions with a bold reimagining of a classical favourite, the orchestra once again proved its importance in reshaping the classical music landscape.
Perfection, of a Kind: Britten vs Auden
When composer Benjamin Britten met poet W. H. Auden, it sparked a dazzling yet ultimately tragic collaboration. “Perfection of a Kind” traces their complex relationship—from youthful admiration and artistic brilliance to irreparable rupture—with music, letters, and performance bringing their story vividly to life.