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The Ivors Classical Awards 11 November 2025

3 Nov 2020

THE ANVIL

Composed by Emily Howard
for soprano, bass baritone, chamber choir, youth choir, chorus and orchestra, with libretto by Michael Symmons Roberts
40 mins
commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and Manchester International Festival

for more information visit Manchester International Festival
watch Emily talk about the piece on YouTube

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