Reinventing Britten

Caroline Shaw Entr'acte Timothy Jackson Be not Afeard Britten A Charm of Lullabies Caroline Shaw Is a Rose Britten Simple Symphony Tess Jackson conductor Jess Dandy mezzo-soprano Nature, childhood and lullabies weave through this concert, which puts the spotlight on Benjamin Britten to mark the 50th anniversary of his death, and showcases our Composer in Focus Caroline Shaw and Timothy Jackson too. Britten composed themes for his Simple Symphony between the ages of just nine and twelve, while A Charm of Lullabies reimagines texts by Blake and Burns, and explores the hidden dangers of the night and the anxieties of parenthood. Timothy Jackson's Be not Afeard offers a gentle hymn of comfort, and two works by Pulitzer and Grammy Award-winning composer Caroline Shaw, whose music features throughout our season, offer a psychedelic take on fairytales and the natural world. 10:10 Concert Package Save up to 25%? Click?here?for more information. ? 10% administrative fee applies for online & telephone orders.A ?2.50 postage fee is applicable on all orders if opting for postal delivery.More information about booking fees