Vimbayi Kaziboni – conductor
Claire Booth – soprano
Hugh Cutting – counter-tenor
Robert Laidlow Silicon (World Premiere)
Emily Howard Elliptics (World Premiere)
Emily Howard Antisphere
As part of the RNCM’s Future Music Festival, we’re exploring the boundaries and intersections between science and art. Composers Robert Laidlow and Emily Howard join us with a pair of world premieres that delve into the wonderful outcomes of mixing music, maths, artificial intelligence (AI), and spirituality. Laidlow’s Silicon investigates the synergies between music and AI, examining its ability to answer and develop music. Meanwhile, Howard ponders maths, love and death in the intimate Elliptics with words by Michael Symmons Roberts. Conductor Vimbayi Kaziboni will be bringing tonight’s music to life.
Digital Programme Notes and Phone Use
BBC Philharmonic concerts open up the opportunity for all Bridgewater Hall audiences to access free programme notes via smartphones. With the BBC Notes web-app, access detailed programme notes timed with the music, giving you insights into what you are hearing and seeing on stage as it happens. Use the QR code printed on your ticket to access.
BBC Notes is completely free with your concert ticket but please be aware that mobile phone use is unrestricted and applies to all seating areas within the Bridgewater Hall.
Travel & Dining

Travel & Parking
Purchase discounted parking (evening concerts only) and reduced price Metrolink tram tickets along with your concert tickets.

Eating & Drinking
Make your concert experience extra special by upgrading to A-List in the Corporate Members’ Bar (selected concerts only) or booking pre-concert dining.