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Up for Grabs

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Relive one of the beautiful game’s greatest final day dramas. Projected highlights of Anfield 89 get the symphonic treatment as Lee Dixon reunites members of Arsenal’s title-winning team to reminisce.

‘Thomas, charging through the midfield! Thomas! …It’s up for grabs now!’ Leading composer and life-long Arsenal fan Mark-Anthony Turnage supplies the musical alternative to Brian Moore’s iconic commentary, capturing the intense rollercoaster of highs, lows, desperation, and elation every sports fan lives and breathes.

John Parricelli, Peter Erskine and Laurence Cottle form the star-studded jazz trio joining the BBC Symphony Orchestra in Turnage’s composition, which combines his personal experiences and memories as an ardent supporter with musical nods to the likes of goalscoring hero Michael Thomas and Gooner icon David ‘Rocky’ Rocastle (to whom the piece is dedicated). Plus there'll be a panel discussion with some of the original team: George Graham, Lee Dixon, Alan Smith and Nigel Winterburn, presented by Amy Lawrence.

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This livestream will be available to watch back until Sun 7 Nov at 7.30pm. You can buy a ticket up until this point. The live stream is available globally.

Generously supported by Trevor Fenwick and Jane Hindley

Produced by the Barbican

Programme

Dmitri Shostakovich Festive Overture
Igor Stravinsky Firebird Suite (1919)
Mark-Anthony Turnage Up for Grabs (world premiere)
Panel discussion with Amy Lawrence and members of Arsenal's 89 title-winners George Graham, Lee Dixon, Alan Smith and Nigel Winterburn

Performers

BBC Symphony Orchestra
Ryan Bancroft conductor
John Parricelli guitar
Peter Erskine drums
Laurence Cottle bass guitar
‘I’ve kept the music mostly light and have a jazz trio driving the orchestral sound. I want it to be fun.‘
Mark-Anthony Turnage

Digital Programme

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