Performance on 3 - 09/10/2008

Catherine Bott presents a selection of music from the first of two evening concerts heralding the opening of a new concert hall in London. King's Place is to be the home of two major ensembles, one of which is the London Sinfonietta. London Sinfonietta Philip Cashian: Opening of the House (world premiere) Varese: Density 21.5 Sciarrino: Quintettino No 2 Berio: Sequenza VII Ligeti: Ten Pieces for Wind Quintet Reich: Come Out to Show Them Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time. Followed by Play to the Nation, Radio 3's celebration of amateur orchestras across the UK: Weiner: Serenade, 3rd Movement Lambeth Orchestra ...and Pianothon, showcasing amateur pianists from across the nation: Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue no.1 in C from Op.87 Mark Critchley