Britten Sinfonia's Surround Sound Playlist - Canterbury Cathedral

Lie down and discover a completely new way to experience world-class classical music in this relaxed, immersive performance with Britten Sinfonia and Tenebrae in the magnificent setting of the Canterbury Cathedral Nave. You’re sitting or lying on mats in the Cathedral, looking up at the soaring arches and beautiful ceiling above. Lighting states shift and capture the mood as a seamless musical sequence fills the magical space from all directions... like a drivetime radio mix or eclectic playlist, but live and all around you, performed by more than 100 musicians, with orchestral drama, solo virtuosity and heart bursting moments of choral beauty. From the beloved and instantly recognisable to add-to-playlist new favourites, enjoy orchestral, choral, solo and chamber music by Allegri, Bartok, Copland, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Grieg, Handel, Morten Lauridsen, Parry, Prokofiev, Ravel, Caroline Shaw, Telemann and many more. Whether you love classical music or you’ve never thought it was for you, Surround Sound Playlist offers an inspiring and unforgettable new experience. Programme Allegri - Miserere Béla Bartok - Romanian Dances Aaron Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man Eriks Esenvalds - Stars Handel - Zadok the Priest Morten Lauridsen - O Magnum Mysterium Parry - I was glad Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights from Romeo & Juliet Ravel - Pavane pour une infante defunte Caroline Shaw - And the swallow Amy Dickson - Saxophone Joseph Tawadros - Oud Tenebrae Nigel Short - Conductor Britten Sinfonia Zoë Beyers - Violin/Director With Lees Court Music Immersive Floor Zone: Tickets for the central area are sold on a Pay What You Can scale ranging from £15 to £55. Enable new audiences to experience these exceptional artists by selecting the price you can afford. Premium Seats: Choose from a select number of seats with excellent views of all stages. Listening Seats: Take a seat in one of the side aisles looking into the centre and listen to the full performance, with a partial or intermittent view of the performers as they move around.