A new music series for the brave and curious to transform classical music at St. George’s in Bristol
Bristol Beacon will host an experiential evening of music presenting brand-new commissions from Carman Villain and the Manchester Camerata
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It’s classical music like you’ve never heard before as Manchester Camerata bring sound, excitement and creativity to their innovative ensemble. A breath-taking performance will transcend the hall at St. George’s in Bristol on Tuesday 8th November, hosted by Bristol Beacon.
A music series for the brave and curious, Unquiet is a triumph of beauty that redefines classical music with its contemporary and untraditional overtures and scores. Featuring new commissions from Carmen Villain and Afrodeutsche and performing the music by Bruce Dessner, Hildure Gudandottir, Philip Glass and Mica Levi – audiences can expect to be exhilarated as the music takes them on a powerful, emotive journey.
Norwegian-Mexican artist and producer, Carmen Villain, makes atmospheric music made up of tapestries of field-recordings, acoustic instruments such as flute, clarinet, piano and electronics, culminating in her own distinctive sound which combines elements of fourth world, dub and ambient.
Also performing at the incredible evening will be Robert Ames and Ben Corrigan as CARBS. An acclaimed duo of composers, conductors and curators, together they explore their voices, drawing inspiration from their vigorous history of collaborations and passion for electronic and classical music to produce music that’s both cinematic and easy to dance along to.
Through experimenting with composition and production, rich, detailed, abstract soundscapes are created with stunning harmonies and melodies. This is truly set to be a mesmerising event set in the heart of Bristol in the grand setting of the former Georgian church.
Conductor, curator and composer, Robert Ames, said: With Unquiet, we’re building an outlet for people to experience music in a live setting that reflects eclectic listening tastes. I’m excited to collaborate with minimalist greats, electroacoustic pioneers, DJ’s and producers.”
Matt Aitken, Senior Music Programmer at Bristol Beacon, said: “We’re hugely looking forward to Unquiet and are delighted to be able to introduce the Manchester Camerata to new audiences in Bristol. With a world premiere from up and coming electronic artist Carmen Villain on the programme, as well as work from such renowned composers as Afrodeutsche, Philip Glass and Mica Levi, this will be a really interesting concert of contemporary work”.
Tickets for the unforgettable show are now available on the Bristol Beacon website. Doors open at 7:30pm with the performance starting at 8pm.
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