London Sinfonietta at Kings Place, London on Saturday 5th March 2016

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London Sinfonietta

Part of the Festival of Contemporary Music for All

Add to my Calendar 05-03-2016 19:30 05-03-2016 21:30 36 London Sinfonietta Tansy Davies’ ever-changing, spiky rhythmic patterns in salt box bristle against the conceptual and bold simplicity of Gerald Barry’s work. Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet by Gavin Bryars is one of the most moving works you can experience in a concert hall, while Louis Andriessen’s Workers Union thrills with its driving force. All four composers are firmly in the orbit of CoMA having written open-scored works for the group that are accessible yet rewarding, both to hear and to play. Tonight, the professional players of London Sinfonietta will give memorable performances. Kings Place, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Kings Place
90 York Way
Kings Cross
London
N1 9AG
England

Saturday 5th March 2016
7:30 PM

Programme

Tansy Davies – Salt Box
Louis Andriessen – Workers Union
Gavin Bryars – Jesus'' Blood never failed me yet
Gerald Barry – "_______"

Performers

London Sinfonietta

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Programme Note

Tansy Davies’ ever-changing, spiky rhythmic patterns in salt box bristle against the conceptual and bold simplicity of Gerald Barry’s work. Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet by Gavin Bryars is one of the most moving works you can experience in a concert hall, while Louis Andriessen’s Workers Union thrills with its driving force.

All four composers are firmly in the orbit of CoMA having written open-scored works for the group that are accessible yet rewarding, both to hear and to play. Tonight, the professional players of London Sinfonietta will give memorable performances.

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