From the Royal Festival Hall, London, the first of three adventurous composer portraits, celebrating the musical giants of the late 20th century. Tonight's concert offers a rare opportunity to hear Luciano Berio conducting his own music.

BBCSO, conducted by the Composer

Recit (Chemins VII) (first UK performance) - With Claude Delangle (saxophone)

Sequenza XII for solo bassoon Pascal Gallois

8.15 Twenty Minutes: A Superabundance of Experience
William Mival presents a collage portrait of Luciano Berio in the music and words of the composer himself and those of performers, critics and friends associated with his work.

8.35 Berio Coro for 40 voices and orchestra - With the BBC Singers