The programme features Embryonic, a powerful new work by acclaimed Canadian composer Bekah Simms, commissioned by Nouvel Ensemble Moderne and Red Note Ensemble. In Embryonic, Simms revisits fragments, gestures and sonic memories from her earlier works, transforming them into a compelling new piece for chamber orchestra.
French collective Les Harmoniques du Néon, present La Langue du Perroquet (The Parrot’s Tongue), which explores language as sound, imitation and distortion through voice, text and performance.
The programme will also feature world premieres of two new works by Gillian Walker and Kate Sagovsky in collaboration with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Programme
Embryonic, Bekah Simms
New Work (title tbc),Gillian Walker
New Work (title TBC), Kate Sagovsky
La Langue du Perroquet, Les Harmoniques du Néon
Ruth Morley, flute
Katherine Bryer, oboe
Tim Lines, clarinet
Will White, bass clarinet
Alexei Watkins, french horn
Chris Hart, trumpet
Rolf Hind, piano
Tom Hunter, percussion
Jackie Shave, violin
Tom Hankey, violin
Fiona Winning, viola
Naomi Pavri, cello
Iain Crawford, double bass
Ryan McAdams, conductor
Embryonic was co-commissioned by Nouvel Ensemble Moderne and Red Note Ensemble.
