SOUTHBANK CENTRE

London Sinfonietta 

Diego Masson conductor

Patrick Bailey conductor 

Andre Richardartistic coordination, spatial sound direction & concept

Caroline Chaniolleau actor 

Mathias Jung actor 

Experimental Studio for Acoustic Arts, Freiburg 

Michael Ackersound projection, electronic realisation

Reinhold Braigsound projection, electronic realisation 

Synergy Vocals

'An extraordinary spatial drama' (Guardian).

With an extraordinary tapestry of ancient texts, modern philosophy and sonic invention, Prometeo creates a listening experience unlike anything else. Royal Festival Hall becomes one of the instruments, with the audience immersed in a unique sound-world of multiple orchestras, conductors, narrators and vocalists, with a live electronic studio distributing the music from every side and at every level.

Acting as Sound Director is Andre Richard, the world expert on this remarkable piece, since he collaborated with Nono for its world premiere in Nono's home city of Venice in 1984.

Read more about Nono's Prometeo using Southbank Centre's Prometeo Notes (PDF).

Please note: Musicians perform from various positions within the Hall, creating a dedicated surround sound area. £9 tickets are located outside this area, and therefore have no surround sound benefits.

There is a free pre-concert talks on 10 May, and there is also a post-concert event

Festival Patron: His Excellency Giancarlo Aragona, Italian Ambassador.

Supported by:

Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation
Italian Cultural Institute