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Knussen & Benjamin: Barbican Hall, London, UK Oliver Knussen & George Benjamin: Barbican Hall, London, UK Oliver Knussen: The Way to Castle Yonder George Benjamin: Dance Figures 29/03/08, Barbican Hall, London, UK: BBCSO/Oliver Knussen ‘The Way to Castle Yonder … revels in a world of enchantment and childlike wonder. Establishing a spellbound fairytale quality with the very first chord, Knussen brought his … fantasy world to vibrant life from the rostrum.’ Evening Standard (Barry Millington), 31 March 2008 ‘Castle Yonder … played with verve by the BBCSO, it made a shapely opener, and an appropriately light prologue… Dance Figures … teasingly asymmetrical structure that offers a dazzling parade of images. The virtuosity of the music and its scoring are remarkable, and Knussen, Benjamin’s only equal as an orchestral colourist among British compsoers, made it all sparkle.’ The Guardian (Andrew Clements), 1 April 2008 ‘…[The Way to Castle Yonder] launched Saturday’s BBC Symphony Orchestra concert in high style. One wink from those hazy, shimmering opening chords and I was wrapped in the music’s playful arms.’ The Times (Geoff Brown), 1 April 2008

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