Debut Sounds: Hidden Realities
Hear new compositions inspired by the vision of sculptor Constantin Brâncuși at the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s unmissable Debut Sounds showcase.
‘I pursue the inner, hidden reality, the very essence of objects in their own intrinsic nature.’ Constantin Brâncuși.
Join us for Debut Sounds, our annual showcase of new works by the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Young Composers, featuring performances at the forefront of contemporary creativity.
This year, five emerging composers turn to the visionary modern sculptor Constantin Brâncuși for inspiration, each creating a new orchestral work that explores his pursuit of representing ‘not the external form, but the essence of things’; a credo that seems made for music.
Guided by LPO Composer-in-Residence George Benjamin, their music pushes beyond the surface to uncover something deeper.
The five diverse and talented musical voices have taken this inspiration to new dimensions, from the soaring simplicity of Bird in Space, to the hypnotic repetition of Endless Column and beyond. This is an evening of creativity not to be missed – immediate, exploratory and alive with possibility.
This celebration of new talent is performed by an ensemble of musicians from the LPO Foyle Future Firsts Development Programme, alongside LPO players, conducted by William Cole.
Performers
Players from the London Philharmonic Orchestra
LPO Foyle Future Firsts
William Cole conductor
Repertoire
Michael Taplin: Arcus (World premiere)
Margot Pommellet: Etude pour un oiseau de bronze (In memoriam Brâncuși) (World premiere)
George Stevenson: Léda (World premiere)
Edward Mascall-Robson: Socle (World premiere)
Seyoung Oh: Beginning of the world (World premiere)
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Dates & times
15 Jul 2026, 7.30pm
Run time
1 hour and 15 minutes (approx)
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This event is held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre
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