Mapping the Stars

Aurora Orchestra under Nicholas Collon, with Thomas Gould on six-string electric violin. Byrd arr Nico Muhly 'Miserere Mei, Deus'; and 'Bow Thine Ear'; Couperin arr Thomas Adès 'Les Barricades Mystérieuses'; Ives's 'The Unanswered Question'; Nico Muhly's 'Seeing is Believing' (electric violin concerto Inspired by the ancient practice of mapping the stars; and John Adams's Chamber Symphony. (Note: at 6.30pm, a free pre-concert conversation between Nico Muhly and BBC Radio 3's Sara Mohr-Pietsch.) Afterwards, join Nico Muhly, Aurora Orchestra and special guests for an exclusive launch party ahead of the official release of 'Seeing Is Believing' on Decca Classics. Ticket price of £9.50 incorporates a free drink and live entertainment, including an informal performance by Muhly himself.)