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Talk: An introduction to The Silver Tassie

BBC SO Total Immersion: In Remembrance World War I

WWI poppies

Ahead of the performance in the Barbican Hall, composer Mark–Anthony Turnage and librettist Amanda Holden  introduce their operatic adaptation of the 1928 play The Silver Tassie.

Free event
Limited capacity but admission guaranteed to day pass-holders

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black and white photo of soldiers

Long read: Music of conflict

Dr Kate Kennedy looks at a number of solider-composers from World War I, from different backgrounds and nations, exploring the vital importance of music for survival. 

an orchestra playing classical music in the barbican hall in central london

Listen: Classical Music on Spotify

Follow our regularly updated Classical Music playlist for a sample of the music you'll hear across our programme. 

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