BCMG and Ikon present a live outdoor performance of John Cage’s 1984 work Ryoanji. Read more
BCMG performs Karlheinz Stockhausen's Sternklang as part of the ACHT BRÜCKEN | EIGHT BRIDGES - Music for Cologne Festival in partnership with Das Neue Ensemble. Read more
Closing end of March 2020 - 'Secret Kiss' - be part of an international project with world renowned opera composer Peter Eötvös. BCMG give the world premiere of the English speaking version 24 June 2020 at Wigmore Hall. Read more
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A new commission from Christian Mason, with libretto by acclaimed writer Paul Griffiths, open for Sound Investment support - get updates, rehearsal invitations & more
A new commission for BCMG from rising UK composer Christian Mason, with text by Paul Griffiths. Read more
As we get ready to travel to China, where we will be performing the winning pieces of the 10th China ConTempo Composition Competition as well as well-known classical contemporary works, Artistic Director Stephan Meier writes about the concert programme. Read more
This year's NEXT Musicians perform works by composers including Tristan Murail and Gerard Grisey. Read more
February workshop. An exciting composing and improvising group for 12-18 year olds. Read more