From the Adrian Boult Hall ,
Birmingham Conservatoire, introduced by Chris de Souza. Britten Sinfonia, conductor Nicholas Cleobury
Tippett Little Music
David Matthews Burnham Wick (first performance)
8.15 Book of the Month
In mid-life, Matthew Arnold abandoned poetry to concentrate on education and social reform. In his new biography, Ian Hamilton explores the personal conflict behind this decision. In his review,
Valentine Cunningham considers the conflict of public and private in Victorian poetry. See also tomorrow at 10.45pm
8.35 Ives The Unanswered Question Tippett Concerto for Double String Orchestra
ADMISSION: free, no ticket required Doors open 7pm