Cutting edge

Keen to explore new sounds and fresh musical directions? There are plenty of exciting opportunities on offer at Southbank Centre.

DECASIA

Aurora Orchestra closes the Southbank Centre’s 2012 Ether festival with the UK premiere of Decasia, in which Bill Morrison’s film is shown alongside Michael Gordon’s matching soundworld of decay, featuring a large amplified orchestra.

• 14 October 2012 - Decasia with Aurora Orchestra

STEVE REICH RADIO REWRITE - WORLD PREMIERE

The London Sinfonietta gives the world premiere of Radio Rewrite, a new work from master of minimalism Steve Reich inspired by the music of Radiohead

• 5 March 2013 - London Sinfonietta

MUSIC OF TODAY

Discover the work of composers pushing the boundaries in new and unexpected ways. This free series of concerts is presented by Philharmonia Orchestra under the artistic direction of composer Unsuk Chin.

• 18 October 2012 - Philharmonia Orchestra
• 6 December 2012 - Philharmonia Orchestra
• 21 February 2013 - Philharmonia Orchestra
• 2 May 2013 - Philharmonia Orchestra
• 6 June 2013 - Philharmonia Orchestra
• 27 June 2013 - Philharmonia Orchestra

JONATHAN HARVEY: WELTETHOS

Hear Jonathan Harvey's expansive, visionary and awe-inspiringly beautiful new choral work.

• 7 October 2012 - Harvey: Weltethos