Nicholas Daniel conducts Britten Sinfonia and Sinfonia Smith Square in Messiaen’s monumental Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum
Wednesday 30 April, St George’s Cathedral, London SE1 6HR
Featuring the massed wind, brass and percussion players of Britten Sinfonia and Sinfonia Smith Square, this programme pivots around Messiaen’s gigantic, and rarely performed, tribute to the dead of two World Wars. With forces uniquely coloured by a vast array of cowbells, gongs and tam tams, the stark monoliths of sound summon a mighty sense of awe that makes Et Exspecto a bucket-list concert experience.
This concert marks Nicholas Daniel’s final performance with Britten Sinfonia in the post of Principal Oboe, one he has held since being one of the founding members of the orchestra in 1992. The performance is a celebration of Daniel’s distinguished work and long-standing relationship with the orchestra.