The energy of jazz meets the virtuosity of contemporary classical: four stars of the London jazz scene premiere new, genre-defying ensemble pieces in this extraordinary event, hosted by Jumoké Fashola. Evoking the “third stream” which lies between classical and jazz, these exciting commissions combine the explosive unpredictability of improvisatory jazz with the rich and versatile timbre of the London Sinfonietta ensemble.
Shabaka Hutchings Hordes of Undemocratic Savages (London Sinfonietta commission, world premiere)
Cassie Kinoshi Solaristic Precepts (London Sinfonietta commission, world premiere)
Elliot Galvin Beginning of the Sharpness (London Sinfonietta commission, world premiere)
Laura Jurd Ornette Variations (London Sinfonietta commission, world premiere)
Elliot Galvin piano
Laura Jurd trumpet
Cassie Kinoshi saxophone
Geoffrey Paterson conductor
London Sinfonietta
Curated and produced by the London Sinfonietta
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival
Supported by the Southbank Centre, The London Community Foundation and Cockayne - Grants for the Arts. The London Sinfonietta’s Writing the Future programme is generously supported by The Boltini Trust, Jerwood Arts, Michael & Patricia McLaren-Turner and the PRS for Music Foundation.
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"The players of the London Sinfonietta are some of the best in the world and have a long history of working with cutting edge artists from many disciplines. This means as a composer writing for them you can write for their potential rather than their utility."
Read Elliot Galvin's interview with London Jazz News here.
"The only way to continue pushing artistic boundaries is to allow art to be a space where everyone can participate."
Listen to Cassie Kinoshi's interview on Resonance FM here.
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