Soundings May 2008
Exploring the Score
Tuesday 13 - Friday 16 May 2008
Austrian Cultural Forum London
Soundings is a unique platform for contemporary music initiated in 2004 by the Austrian Cultural Forum London. It presents and profiles young composers and performers from Austria and the United Kingdom in workshops, symposia and concerts. It provides composers and musicians with a unique opportunity to get to know each other and each other’s work. The following composers and musicians will participate in the workshops and performances:
Composers:
(from Austria) Gerald Resch, Judith Unterpertinger and Orestis Toufektsis
(UK -based) Ed Bennett, Phillip Neil Martin and Claudia Molitor
Musicians:
Isa Kargl, (soprano) Loré Lixenberg (mezzo-soprano), Matthew Jones (viola), Rowland Sutherland (flute), Peter Furniss (clarinet) and the Fidelio Trio, Mary Dullea (piano and this year’s curator), Darragh Morgan (violin), Robin Michael (cello).
As in previous years, discussions and interviews will be led by distinguished music critic Annette Morreau and Soundings project manager Andrea Rauter.
For more information on Soundings please visit http://austria.org.uk/culture/soundings/
Concert Wednesday 14 May, 6pm
Claudia Molitor
Five sparkling marbles
Solo piano: Mary Dullea (pre-concert)
Ed Bennett
I need this
Voice and tape: Lore Lixenberg - soprano
Gerald Resch
Tessuto
Solo viola: Matthew Jones
Orestis Toufektsis
Klavierstück
Solo piano: Mary Dullea
Claudia Molitor
It descends occasionally
Solo cello with optional voice: Robin Michael
Claudia Molitor
Kürbis
Solo violin: Darragh Morgan
Phillip Neil Martin
Stilled…
Piano Quartet: Fidelio Trio: Darragh Morgan – violin, Robin Michael – cello , Mary Dullea – piano; with Matthew Jones – viola
Concert Thursday 15 May, 6pm
Judith Unterpertinger
“The House…”
(World premiere)
2 voices, flute and clarinet: Isa Kargl, Lore Lixenberg - voices, Rowland Sutherland – flute, Peter Furniss – clarinet
Phillip Neil Martin
Two reflections on Milton
Solo piano: Mary Dullea
Orestis Toufektsis
Ψ (P.S.I.)
Flute, bass clarinet and piano: Rowland Sutherland – flute, Peter Furniss – bass clarinet, Mary Dullea – piano
Claudia Molitor
Not here
Voice and piano, Lore Lixenberg – soprano, Mary Dullea – piano
Ed Bennett
String Factory
Violin and tape, Darragh Morgan – violin
Gerald Resch
lettura/rilettura
Clarinet, cello and piano, Peter Furniss – clarinet, Robin Michael – cello, Mary Dullea – piano
Judith Unterpertinger
“…of Leaves”
(World premiere)
2 voices, flute and clarinet: Isa Kargl, Lore Lixenberg – voices, Rowland Sutherland – flute, Peter Furniss - clarinet