In our latest podcast, Ben Eshmade talks to the key collaborators involved in our Beethoven Symphony Cycle project which begins in May 2017. Conductor Thomas Adès, Britten Sinfonia leader Thomas Gould and composer Gerald Barry discuss Beethoven’s influence on them, how they will approach the symphony cycle and the inspiration behind pairing Beethoven’s symphonies with the music of Gerald Barry.

Britten Sinfonia

Beethoven Symphony Cycle

Britten Sinfonia is one of the world's most celebrated and pioneering ensembles. The orchestra is acclaimed for its virtuoso musicianship, an inspired approach to concert programming which makes bold, intelligent connections across 400 years of repertoire, and a versatility that is second to none.

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