Messiaen's Et Exspecto

Nicholas Daniel conducts Britten Sinfonia and Sinfonia Smith Square in Messiaen's monumental Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum, with Merton College Choir conducted by Benjamin Nicholas.

Featuring the massed wind, brass and percussion players of Britten Sinfonia and Sinfonia Smith Square, this programme pivots around Messiaen’s gigantic and rarely performed tribute to the dead of two World Wars. With forces uniquely coloured by a vast array of cowbells, gongs and tam tams, the stark monoliths of sound summon a mighty sense of awe that makes Et Exspecto a bucket-list concert experience.

This concert marks Daniel’s final performance with Britten Sinfonia in the post of PrincipalOboe, one he has held since being one of the founding members of the orchestra in 1992.The performance is a celebration of Daniel’s distinguished work and longstanding relationship with the orchestra.

Nicholas Daniel conductor
Britten Sinfonia
Sinfonia Smith Square
The Choir of Merton College, Oxford
Benjamin Nicholas conductor

Programme:
Messiaen Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum
Stravinsky Mass
Stravinsky Symphonies of Wind Instruments 
Motets by Duruflé, Poulenc and Messiaen