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
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.
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.
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.
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 work from regional electronic and improvisatory sound artists.
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.
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.
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.
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.html
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.
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.
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.
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
