Camberwell Composers Collective

2010 NEW MUSIC series

 

The Camberwell Composers’ Collective return to Kettle’s Yard for a second year to present some of the UK’s finest musical talent. Enjoy a diverse blend of acoustic and electronic sounds, with some of the most exhilarating music from around the world in their series of Sunday Coffee Concerts.

SUNDAY COFFEE CONCERTS
All concerts begin at 12 noon with a short introduction. Coffee
is served from 11.30am in the gallery. Concerts are about an hour long.

NEW MUSIC MORNINGS
These free events begin at 12 noon and are presented by local composers, students and staff from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), and students from the University of Cambridge. No need to book, just turn up.

PURCHASING TICKETS
Sunday Coffee Concerts PASS • no longer available

Sunday Coffee Concerts and Connecting Composers PASS • £78 (£54 concessions)
Online through the University of Cambridge estore

links to the estore for individual concert tickets can be found in the listing below

You can also purchase tickets by phone 01223 748100
or in person from Kettle’s Yard and on the door

Modern Times: Connecting Composers a weekend of concerts, talks, films
celebrating the international summer school for new music in Darmstadt
February 19, 2010 - February 21, 2010


New Music Morning
THE CAMBRIDGE SONGBOOK
Cambridge New Music Ensemble, Cambridge University

24 January, 12.00noon, Free

Songs by professional and student composers from Cambridge.

The New Music Ensemble presents songs from professional Cambridge composers, the Camberwell Composer's Collective, and university undergraduates. Two songs will be chosen from the best local A level and GCSE students as part of their education program.

Sunday Coffee Concert
AISHA ORAZBAYEVA, VIOLIN
31 January, 12.00noon, £6 (£4 conc.)

dynamic playing and a new work by Anna Meredith, of the Camberwell Composers' Collective

This young Kazakh violinist brings her dynamic style to a varied programme of acoustic and electricacoustic music for solo violin. Music by Austrian composer Johannes Maria Staud and Anna Meredith.

booking online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100 to book a place.

Sunday Coffee Concert
A PORTRAIT OF MICHEL VAN DER AA
14 February, 12.00noon, £6 (£4 conc.)

One of Europe's most sought after composers

Dutch composer van der Aa writes music with an urgent sense of pulse, often using found or electronic sounds. He is one of Europe’s most sought-after composers and has gained a remarkable reputation in a short time. Jane Mitchell, flute, Alex Wood, violin, Oliver Coates, cello and Huw Watkins, piano perform his chamber music and a new commission.

http://vanderaa.net/

booking online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100 to book a place.

Sunday Coffee Concert
A PORTRAIT OF DAVID LANG Azalea
28 February, 12.00noon, £6 (£4 conc.)

2008 Pulitzer prize-winning American composer David Lang has an ear for the new, the unknown and the unconventional.

2008 Pulitzer prize-winning American composer David Lang has an ear for the new, the unknown and the unconventional. Ambitious ensemble Azalea will give a rare performance of his 2003 work ‘Child’.

http://bangonacan.org/about_us/david_lang

booking online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100 to book a place.

New Music Morning
BACKGROUND NOISE
7 March, 12.00noon, Free

New work from regional electronic and improvisatory sound artists.

Sunday Coffee Concert
HOUSE OF BEDLAM
14 March, 12.00noon, £6 (£4 conc.)

flexible Manchester group combining music and spoken word

This flexible Manchester ensemble perform electronic and instrumental music combined with spoken word on saxophone, percussion and guitar. They perform their own music written by Larry Goves and Matthew Welton, as well as music by composers they admire.

http://www.thehouseofbedlam.com/

booking online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100 to book a place.

Sunday Coffee Concert
JOBY BURGESS AND THE SOUTHBANK GAMELAN PLAYERS
25 April, 12.00noon, £6 (£4 conc.)

shimmering Javanese gamelan fused with rhythmic genius

Join British percussion virtuoso Joby Burgess and members of the inspiring Southbank Gamelan Players for a collaboration where east meets west and improvisation takes on the avant-garde. The shimmering sounds of the Javanese gamelan fuse with Burgess' usual mix of rhythmic genius in a programme of stunning music.

hwww.jobyburgess.com/

www.sbgp.org.uk/

booking online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100 to book a place.

Sunday Coffee Concert
JANE CHAPMAN
2 May, 12.00noon, £6 (£4 conc.)

the hippest harpsichordist around

The ‘hippest harpschordist around’ will perform an electroacoustic programme by living composers, including a new work by Emily Hall. Virtuosic and gutsy, she inspires composers to write works for her that forge new sound worlds.

booking online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100 to book a place.

New Music Morning
FRAME BRAKING
9 May, 12.00noon, Free

Musical and poetic approaches to technology

Musical and poetic approaches to technology, from subversive, DIY and historical perspectives. Tom Hall, Sam Hayden, Richard Hoadley, Katharine Norman and Katy Price.

www.ludions.com/about.htm
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Sunday Coffee Concert
CHROMA ENSEMBLE
16 May, 12.00noon, £6 (£4 conc.)
perform new works by Mark Bowden and Charlie Piper

Chroma are known for their passion, outstanding musicians and dynamic performances. They perform new works by Mark Bowden and Charlie Piper, and a Kettle’s Yard commission by Andrew Hamilton.

www.chromaensemble.co.uk/

booking online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100 to book a place.

New Music Morning
TANIA CHEN, PIANO, IAN MITCHELL AND DAVID RYAN, CLARINETS
23 May, 12.00noon, Free
exploring modernism from its roots to 2009

Exploring modernism from its roots to 2009 with a particular focus on pieces that reflect a sense of intimacy. Composers to be performed include late Liszt, early Schonberg, Michael Parsons, Christian Wolff and a new work by David Ryan for performers and video. There will also be a opportunity to hear preludes by the son of Alexander Scriabin, Julian, who tragically died in a boating accident aged only 11.

Evening Concert
NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
16 June, 7.30pm, £10 (£5 concs.)

Music by American composer Joseph Landers and student pieces

Music by American composer Joseph Landers and student submissions for the free composition paper.

booking online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100 to book a place.

 

Support

The Kettle's Yard New Music Programme is supported by the Faculty of Music, University of Cambridge, The Radcliffe Trust, Dr Shirley Ellis, The Performing Rights Society Foundation, The RVW Trust and The Holst Foundation