Following 2015's programme of collaboration between young UK and Austrian composers, Soundings culminates with an exciting musical performance from RCM musicians and renowned performers including Sarah Dacey (soprano), Mary Dullea (piano), Darragh Morgan (conductor), Christopher Redgate (oboe), Rowland Sutherland (flute), Max Welford (clarinet). Once again, works by all participating Soundings composers will be performed: Seán Clancy, Christian Mason, and Kate Whitley from the UK, and Mirela Ivičević, Hannes Kerschbaumer, and Daniel Moser from Austria. 

The concert will be preceded by a panel discussion (6.15pm-7pm). The panel discussion will question the role of contemporary music in the traditional concert programme, stand-alone new music programmes and the programming of new works by emerging composers alongside established names in contemporary music. With Michelle Castelletti (Artistic Director: Malta International Arts Festival; Artistic Director: RNCM), Mary Dullea (pianist, Soundings curator), Richard Heason (Director: St. John's Smith Square), and Graham McKenzie (Artistic Director: Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival)

Kate Whitley                       5 tiny piano pieces (solo piano)

Christian Mason                  In Space Enlaced (flute, oboe & clarinet)

Daniel Moser                       disparates y embelecos (ensemble)

Hannes Kerschbaumer       gryet.debris (flute & clarinet)

Mirela Ivičević                    Dominosa ADHD: Haute Couture
                                           (soprano & ensemble)

 Seán Clancy                      Five Minutes of Music on the subject of Noszferatu

                                           Three Minutes of Music (b) (ensemble)

The concert will be introduced by composer Piers Hellawell, who will also present composer portraits during Soundings week.

Venue Info - The concert will be held in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music. Free but ticket required. Please book tickets for the concert and the panel discussion online.

FULL PROGRAMME

Concerts

Wednesday 4 November, 7pm, ACF London
Thursday 5 November, 7.30pm, Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music

Open Rehearsals

Tuesday 3 November, 10am-1pm, 2pm-6pm, ACF London
Wednesday 4 November, 10am-1pm, Inner Parry Room, Royal College of Music

Composer Discussion

Monday 2 November, 3.30pm-5pm, ACF London

Composer Presentations with Piers Hellawell

Wednesday 4 November, 2.30pm-5.30pm, ACF London
Thursday 5 November, 10.30am-1.30pm, ACF London

Panel Discussion with Michelle Castelletti, Mary Dullea, Richard Heason, and Graham McKenzie

Thursday 5 November, 6:15pm - 7pm, Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, RCM