# Ali Smith and New European Ensemble blend words and music in review

The Guardian reviews a performance that merges Ali Smith's Seasonal Quartet with compositions by the New European Ensemble. The event explores the connections between narrative and musical expression. This collaboration showcases innovative cross-disciplinary art.

**Importance:** 2/5

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/03/seasonal-quartet-ali-smith-new-european-ensemble-review-spitalfields-festival) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:42:18 GMT