Bevan and Wigglesworth: Ravel and Betsy Jolas

This intimate chamber recital performed by Sophie Bevan, Ryan Wigglesworth and members of the Knussen Chamber Orchestra features Ravel’s ravishing settings of Mallarmé poetry and spotlights the wonderful works of Betsy Jolas.

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Knussen Chamber Orchestra players:
Clio Gould violin
Felix Pascoe violin
Scott Dickinson viola
Laura van der Heijden cello
Karen Jones flute
Sinéad Walsh flute
Timothy Lines clarinet
Louisa Buchan clarinet
Mark David trumpet

Sophie Bevan soprano
Ryan Wigglesworth piano

Betsy Jolas:
Titivillus (4’)
Ravel:
Trois poèmes de Mallarmé (13’)
Betsy Jolas:
Quatuor VII (Afterthoughts) (UK premiere) (12’)
Ravel:
Piano Trio (29’)

Ryan Wigglesworth

Credit: Groves Artists

Main image: Sophie Bevan © Sussie Ahlburg

76th Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts

13 – 29 June 2025

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