Lutoslawski's inspired Musique Funèbre, combining both haunting beauty with ferocious intensity, is followed by Beethoven's monumental Adagio from his late string quartet Op.132. This deeply personal and emotive work finds the composer expressing his overwhelming gratitude for overcoming illness alongside a newly-found sense of strength and life. The programme ends with the Ivor Novello award-winning Honey Siren from composer Oliver Leith, written for the 12 Ensemble in 2019 and the subject of widespread international critical acclaim when released on their 2020 album 'Death and the Maiden'.