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The Â鶹Éç Scottish Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 90th anniversary with a world premiere, arguably the most recognisable piano concerto of all time and a monumental piece which originates from the time the orchestra was founded.

'The world turns on its dark side. It is winter…' Music speaks to us most directly when it engages with its times – and 90 years ago, few young composers understood that better than Michael Tippett. Composed during the Second World War but provoked by decades of intolerance, A Child of Our Time feels as urgent now as it did then, and with Ryan Wigglesworth conducting the National Youth Choir of Scotland and a fantastic line-up of solo singers, it brings an unforgettable climax to the Â鶹Éç SSO’s 90th anniversary concert.

To start the programme, something entirely new from the irrepressible imagination of Ayanna Witter-Johnson, and pianist extraordinaire Sir Stephen Hough brings all his heart and soul to a piano concerto that never grows old.

Live from City Halls in Glasgow, presented by Tom Service.

Ayanna Witter-Johnson: Bacchanale (World Premiere, Â鶹Éç Commission)
Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor

c. 8.25pm: interval

c. 8.45pm:
Tippett: A Child of Our Time

Pumeza Matshikiza, soprano
Beth Taylor, alto
John Findon, tenor
Ashley Riches, bass
National Youth Choir of Scotland
Stephen Hough, piano
Ryan Wigglesworth, conductor
Â鶹Éç Scottish Symphony Orchestra

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