Tōru Takemitsu: Between Sound and Silence
Southbank Centre, Purcell Room, SE1 8XX , [Venue Details]Step into an evening of quiet beauty and reflection as the London Sinfonietta brings Takemitsu’s world to life with live audio-visual projections.
What happens when music breathes, when sound drifts like mist, or lingers like falling rain? For Japanese composer Tōru Takemitsu, silence was as meaningful as any note.
One of the most important voices of the postwar era, Takemitsu drew deep inspiration from nature, composing music that feels both intimate and expansive, rooted in stillness and mystery.
Immerse yourself in his beautiful, meditative works, including Rain Coming and And Then I Knew ’Twas Wind alongside music by composers who inspired him, including Debussy, Messiaen, and Webern. Their influence helped shape Takemitsu’s unique sound: rich in colour, alive with detail, yet always deeply human.
A close friend of the London Sinfonietta, Takemitsu wrote some of his finest pieces for the ensemble.
Repertoire
- Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
- Takemitsu: Air for flute; And then I knew 'twas wind for flute, viola & harp
Interval
- Messiaen: Le merle noir for flute & piano
- Takemitsu: Rain spell for flute, clarinet, harp, piano & vibraphone
- Webern: 3 Little Pieces for cello & piano, Op.11
- Takemitsu: Rain coming
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Admission
Min: £22.00
Max: £37.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: London Sinfonietta
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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Tōru Takemitsu: Between Sound and Silence
Saturday, 28 Feb 2026 @7.00pm
Southbank Centre, Purcell Room, SE1 8XXMore Information
Step into an evening of quiet beauty and reflection as the London Sinfonietta brings Takemitsu’s world to life with live audio-visual projections.
What happens when music breathes, when sound drifts like mist, or lingers like falling rain? For Japanese composer Tōru Takemitsu, silence was as meaningful as any note.
One of the most important voices of the postwar era, Takemitsu drew deep inspiration from nature, composing music that feels both intimate and expansive, rooted in stillness and mystery.
Immerse yourself in his beautiful, meditative works, including Rain Coming and And Then I Knew ’Twas Wind alongside music by composers who inspired him, including Debussy, Messiaen, and Webern. Their influence helped shape Takemitsu’s unique sound: rich in colour, alive with detail, yet always deeply human.
A close friend of the London Sinfonietta, Takemitsu wrote some of his finest pieces for the ensemble.
Repertoire
- Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
- Takemitsu: Air for flute; And then I knew 'twas wind for flute, viola & harp
Interval
- Messiaen: Le merle noir for flute & piano
- Takemitsu: Rain spell for flute, clarinet, harp, piano & vibraphone
- Webern: 3 Little Pieces for cello & piano, Op.11
- Takemitsu: Rain coming
Admission
Min: £22.00
Max: £37.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: London Sinfonietta
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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