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Britten Sinfonia: Magnum Opus Composer Showcase

A composite image of the musicians in the Magnum Opus showcase

Discover three new chamber concertos by composers whose careers are just taking off. 

Hear three new concertos written for the finale of Britten Sinfonia’s headline composer development scheme, performed by Britten Sinfonia with soloists including Britten Sinfonia Principal Trumpet Imogen Whitehead, Greek mezzo-soprano Alexandra Achillea, and violinist and artistic director of Manchester Collective, Rakhi Singh. The composers have received advice and mentoring from Programme Directors Dani Howard and Michael Zev Gordon.

Britten Sinfonia is renowned for its commissioning of outstanding composers and nurturing of the next generation. It has helped launch the careers of many composers over its 32-year history. 

This performance will finish at approximately 3.30pm, with no interval

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