Ian Mcewan With The BBC Symphony Orchestra [Drama On 3]

Ian McEwan is one of the most admired storytellers of our time - an author whose novels lay bare the passions and the contradictions of modern Britain, exploring universal truths about relationships, society and the infinite complexity of the human condition. In this very special event, the author of Atonement, Chesil Beach and Enduring Love joins the BBC Symphony Orchestra to read from his own works, with music curated around his readings, and a special guest appearance by jazz singer Emma Smith.

Enjoy the full concert as recorded at the Barbican Hall, London on Friday March 31st 2023. A shortened version was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday 8 April.

Gra?yna Bacewicz: overture

Arvo P䀀rt: Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten

Edvard Grieg: Holberg Suite

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op 71 (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)

Thelonious Monk: Round Midnight*

Mieczys?aw Weinberg: Aria

Philip Glass: Interlude to Act 1 Sc2 from The Voyage

Angela Morley: Final Struggle and Triumph (from music for the film Watership Down)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No 1 in C major fourth movement

Ian McEwan (Host and reader)

Emma Smith (Vocal Soloist)*

Adam Hickox (conductor)

[Please note that some of the readings in this concert include themes of an adult nature and strong language.]

An evening of readings and music with acclaimed novelist Ian McEwan.