Contemporary French and British art and music combine.

Tonight's music is inspired by Ikon Gallery's exhibition FRIENDS IN LOVE AND WAR, which looks at the theme of friendship through France and Britain. This concert responds to the theme through a programme of exploratory French and British pieces, including a world premiere by French-born, London-based composer and soprano Héloïse Werner.

We’re hugely grateful for the generous support provided by Dunard Fund towards our CBSO Explores series.

About CBSO Explores: FRIENDS IN LOVE AND WAR

FRIENDS IN LOVE AND WAR is on at Ikon Gallery from 2 October 2024 – 23 February 2025.

This concert is supported by John Feeney Charitable Trust.

Programme to include...

  • Héloïse Werner, 'Siren suite' for soprano and orchestra (CBSO commission: World Premiere)  (15mins)
  • Debussy, La Mer  (23mins)
  • Alongside music by Satie, Britten and more. 

Performers

  • Headshot of Ilan Volkov

    Ilan Volkov

    Conductor
  • Héloïse Werner

    Soprano