Ahead of Reinis Zariņš recital in Hall One, in this pre- concert talk, Stephen will reveal the background to Messiaen’s ground-breaking ‘Vingt Regards sur l’enfant Jesus’ revealing the world into which this towering masterpiece first appeared.

Stephen Johnson is widely recognised as one of the most insightful commentators on classical music. His wide-ranging broadcasts for BBC Radio 3 together with a series of highly acclaimed books on Mahler, Shostakovich & Bruckner have established his reputation with music lovers.

Free to those attending the concert in Hall One with Reinis Zariņš

This talk will last approximately 35 mins, without an interval.