Purcell Parallels: Chamber Expressions

From solo string works building up to piano quartet, Purcell composers have been working in parallels to create new music that explores shared connections. This concert showcases eight fascinating new pieces by emerging and professional composers - the first in the Purcell Parallels series of concerts over 2023

19 January 2023

Composers:
Ilya – The Marchtime *
Simon Speare – There all the time †
Francesca – Winter Waltz †
Edward – [UN-Titled] Δ
Edward Longstaff – The Gig’s Up Δ
Joseph Howard – Still Life with Imaginary Objects:
I. textile vines
II. murmurating glass III. stone of electric light #
Oscar – Piano Quartet:
I. Sun Rain
II. Sisyphus III. ***** Adventure IV. Alla Luna #
Luca – Encore ~

Performers:
* Yoko (cello solo)
† Da In (cello)
† Ozel (piano)
Δ Henrietta (violin)
Δ Sebastian (cello)
Δ Benji (piano)
Dominic-Lucian (violin)
Fiona (viola)
Ella (cello)
Thomas (piano)
~ Seth (violin solo)

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