London Sinfonietta celebrates the life of provocatively distinctive composer György Ligeti in his centenary year.

Beloved of Stanley Kubrik, Ligeti’s richly avant-garde “micro-polyphony” explores how texture can be a structural device, and creates musical layers that create effects ranging from meditative stillness to cosmic existential terror. 

Before the concert, there will be performances and talks in the foyer of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, demonstrating the unique and expressive voice of this remarkable composer. 

Programme to include: 

György Ligeti  6 Bagatelles for Wind Quintet

György Ligeti (arr Abrahamsen)  No 5 “Arc-en-ciel” and No 11 “En suspens” from Études (arranged for chamber ensemble) 

György Ligeti  Balada si joc 

György Ligeti  Cello Concerto 

Unsuk Chin  Advice from a Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland 

Conlon Nancarrow (arr. Adès)  Three Movements  

György Ligeti  Melodien 

Vimabyi Kaziboni  conductor 

London Sinfonietta