Composer In Residence: Augusta Read Thomas with the Academy Manson Ensemble

FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER, 6.30PM
DUKE’S HALL
FREE

Academy Manson Ensemble
Timothy Weiss conductor
Mia Serracino-Inglott mezzo-soprano
ANDREA BALENCY-BÉARN Substrata (world premiere)
AUGUSTA READ THOMAS Abracadabra (Suncatchers) for 11 virtuosi (UK premiere)
PHILIP CASHIAN Chamber Concerto No 2
AUGUSTA READ THOMAS Terpsichore’s Box of Dreams for 13 virtuosi

Experience the extraordinary range and vitality of Academy alumna Augusta Read Thomas, one of the most performed composers of her generation. Described by the American Academy of Arts and Letters as ‘one of the most recognisable and widely loved figures in American music’, she is celebrated across these two concerts.

Substrata was written with the generous support of The Jane Manning – Anthony Payne Award.