DIALOGUE | SHARPNESS | ENCHANTMENT
Under the direction of Ludovic Morlot, this programme brings together three composers who reshaped musical language with imagination and originality.
Stravinsky’s dazzling ballet Jeu des cartes opens the concert with wit and rhythmic brilliance, spinning a sly narrative around the deceitful Joker in music of razor‑sharp invention.
At the heart of the evening is Britten’s youthful Double Concerto for Violin and Viola, written while still a student at the Royal College of Music. Performed by Ben Baker and Tim Ridout, the work reveals Britten’s unmistakable voice, from its striking horn‑like opening to its urgent dialogue between the soloists.
After the interval, Ravel’s enchanting Mother Goose Suite unfolds a world of fairy tales in glowing orchestral colour. Delicate, imaginative and richly evocative, it is a masterclass in musical storytelling and a magical close to the programme.
2 Jeu des cartes (23')
Britten Double Concerto for Violin and Viola (20')
Interval
Ravel Mother Goose (30)'
Age guidance: No Under 2s, please note that all under 16s must be seated with an adult aged 18 or above.
Start time: 7:30pm
Wheelchair Accessibility
We have 4 wheelchair and companion seats available that are located in Row O at the back of our orchestra hall.
If you have any assistance needs and wish to discuss this before booking, please contact our Customer Relations team. You can do this via our webchat service or by emailing tickets@wmc.org.uk
Disabled
£5 off
Over 65s
£2 off
Under 26s and Students
£7
HYNT SCHEME
Free tickets for carers and companions. Find out more about the Hynt access scheme.
All offers subject to selected seats, allocations and availability.
