Written shortly before the composer's death, Morton Feldman's expansive For Samuel Beckett is a meditatively shifting work, in which tiny differences between endless rhythmic and harmonic permutations suspend space and time.
A giant of American modern classical, Feldman's experiments with scale and entropy led him to an obsession with quietly powerful music: this evocative piece seems to appear from nowhere and float on elsewhere after is end.
The Royal Academy of Music's talented Manson Ensemble will join our players side-by-side on stage to perform this mysterious and beautiful work.
Immerse yourself in all things Samuel Beckett and Morton Feldman, with a pre-concert discussion from 6.15pm - 7pm with conductor & co-director Jack Sheen, co-director Rowland Hill and author Tim Rutherford-Johnson, before taking your seat in the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Programme includes:
Samuel Beckett Quad I + II
Morton Feldman For Samuel Beckett
Jack Sheen Conductor & Co-Director of Quad
Rowland Hill Co-Director of Quad
Hoi Shan Yip Dancers: Trinity Laban Student & Alumni
Mary Sweetnam Dancers: Trinity Laban Student & Alumni
Timea Szalontayova Dancers: Trinity Laban Student & Alumni
Kaya Blumenthal-Rothchild Dancers: Trinity Laban Student & Alumni
Royal Academy of Music Manson Ensemble
London Sinfonietta
This event is produced by the London Sinfonietta. The work of the London Sinfonietta is supported by Arts Council England.
Refracted Sound is kindly supported by the Garfield Weston Foundation and the John Ellerman Foundation.
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