The BBC Singers join forces with Aurora Orchestra and Britten Pears Chamber Choir for a glittering performance of Fauré’s Requiem, a consoling vision of celestial peace.
Later, pianist Nicholas McCarthy takes centre stage in Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand. Written for pianist Paul Wittgenstein – who lost his right arm during the First World War – the concerto creates the astonishing illusion of two hands at play, its virtuosity dazzling and its impact unforgettable.
What happens when a single spark realises its fullest potential? John Adams’ exhilarating Short Ride in a Fast Machine is a masterclass in the short and punchy, while Ravel’s iconic Boléro builds from a whisper to an irresistible blaze – two hypnotic journeys of repetition and transformation.
