
The Ivors Classical Awards are never really about trophies. They’re about how an industry sees itself: noble, embattled, faintly addicted to the romance of struggle. Last night at the BFI, that story was told again — with a few new plot twists.

Vocalists strike, blow, and sing their way through a vivid retelling of Creation in Aníbal Vidal’s Theatre of Origins, premiered at Spitalfields Festival.

Britten Sinfonia premieres works by Vidal, Groves, and Lonsdale, showcasing fresh voices in contemporary classical music.