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BBC Orchestra Delivers Vibrant Performance of Hillborg’s Exquisite Corpse

1/10/2026

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On January 10, 2026, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales performed Anders Hillborg's Exquisite Corpse, inspired by Cadavre Exquis.
Hillborg's Exquisite Corpse featured a vibrant range of sounds and influences from Stravinsky and Ligeti.
The program included Sibelius's Lemminkäinen Suite, highlighting the shamanic hero's resurrection.
Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 2 was performed by Alban Gerhardt, who joined the cello section for the Sibelius suite.

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On January 10, 2026, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales performed Anders Hillborg's Exquisite Corpse, inspired by Cadavre Exquis.
Hillborg's Exquisite Corpse featured a vibrant range of sounds and influences from Stravinsky and Ligeti.
The program included Sibelius's Lemminkäinen Suite, highlighting the shamanic hero's resurrection.
Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 2 was performed by Alban Gerhardt, who joined the cello section for the Sibelius suite.