Opening Night: 'Divisions & Visions‘ - George Benjamin & Olivier Messiaen
King's Place90 York Way, King's Cross
Thu 29 Oct · 19:30
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The London Piano Festival 2026 opens with an evening of conversation and music exploring the creative lineage between Olivier Messiaen and Sir George Benjamin. BBC Radio 3’s Donald Macleod is in conversation with Sir George Benjamin, followed by performances from Artistic Directors Charles Owen and Katya Apekisheva of Benjamin’s Two or Four and Divisions, alongside Messiaen’s monumental Visions de l’Amen.
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