2024
Album Review in BBC Music Magazine
October Edition
Ashutosh Khandekar gave our album a lovely 4-star review in the October edition of BBC Music Magazine.
"A haunting exploration of of loss and regret" "performance resonates with commitment and eloquence"
Ashutosh Khandekar gave our album a lovely 4-star review in the October edition of BBC Music Magazine.
"A haunting exploration of of loss and regret" "performance resonates with commitment and eloquence"
Album Review in Gramophone Magazine
September Edition
Jeremy Dibble gave us a positive review in the October edition of Gramophone Magazine.
"Perceptive and Sympathetic... performances" "Keegan's [music] embodies a heart-rending poignancy"
Jeremy Dibble gave us a positive review in the October edition of Gramophone Magazine.
"Perceptive and Sympathetic... performances" "Keegan's [music] embodies a heart-rending poignancy"
Broadcast of Elegies for Emma
21st August - ABC Australia Evenings
Joel Carnegie chose the whole song cycle Elegies for Emma on ABC's 'Evening' show.
Joel Carnegie chose the whole song cycle Elegies for Emma on ABC's 'Evening' show.
Broadcast of String Quartet No. 1 'Elegies for Tom'
12th August - BBC Radio 3 Night Tracks
Hannah Peel played the 4th Interlude and 4th and 5th movements of String Quartet No. 1 'Elegies for Tom' on Night Tracks.
Hannah Peel played the 4th Interlude and 4th and 5th movements of String Quartet No. 1 'Elegies for Tom' on Night Tracks.
The Observer Album Review
3rd August. Read Fiona Maddocks' review for The Observer here
Fiona Maddocks gave our album a lovely 4-star review in this weekend's The Observer.
"Outstanding performances... enrich atmospheric settings composed and arranged by Arthur Keegan"
Fiona Maddocks gave our album a lovely 4-star review in this weekend's The Observer.
"Outstanding performances... enrich atmospheric settings composed and arranged by Arthur Keegan"
Broadcast of Days to Recollect
29th July - ABC Australia Classic Drive
Genevive Lang played Days to Recollect (Part 1) on ABC's 'Classic Drive' show.
Genevive Lang played Days to Recollect (Part 1) on ABC's 'Classic Drive' show.
The Past & I - Stinsford, Dorchester
28th July, 7.45pm, St. Michael's Stinsford - tickets
This concert is part of the Thomas Hardy Society Conference 2024
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling perform a recital of music from our album 'The Past & I: 100 years of Thomas Hardy' a celebration of English song and the Wessex landscape featuring my new cycle Elegies for Emma alongside new arrangements and a new song by Kerry Andrew.
This concert is part of the Thomas Hardy Society Conference 2024
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling perform a recital of music from our album 'The Past & I: 100 years of Thomas Hardy' a celebration of English song and the Wessex landscape featuring my new cycle Elegies for Emma alongside new arrangements and a new song by Kerry Andrew.
The Past & I - Cattistock
July 27th, 7:30pm, St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Cattistock - tickets
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling perform a recital of music from our album 'The Past & I: 100 years of Thomas Hardy' a celebration of English song and the Wessex landscape featuring my new cycle Elegies for Emma alongside new arrangements and a new song by Kerry Andrew.
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling perform a recital of music from our album 'The Past & I: 100 years of Thomas Hardy' a celebration of English song and the Wessex landscape featuring my new cycle Elegies for Emma alongside new arrangements and a new song by Kerry Andrew.
5th in the Specialist Classical Chart!
July 26th. Our album enters the classical chart at no. 5
Our album The Past & I: 100 Years of Thomas Hardy entered the specialist classical chart at no. 5 this week. Huge thanks to the incredible performances by Lottes Betts-Dean, James Girling and the Ligeti Quartet.
Our album The Past & I: 100 Years of Thomas Hardy entered the specialist classical chart at no. 5 this week. Huge thanks to the incredible performances by Lottes Betts-Dean, James Girling and the Ligeti Quartet.
The Past & I - Sherborne
July 26th, Cheap st. Church, Sherborne - tickets
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling perform a recital of music from our album 'The Past & I: 100 years of Thomas Hardy' a celebration of English song and the Wessex landscape featuring my new cycle Elegies for Emma alongside new arrangements and a new song by Kerry Andrew.
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling perform a recital of music from our album 'The Past & I: 100 years of Thomas Hardy' a celebration of English song and the Wessex landscape featuring my new cycle Elegies for Emma alongside new arrangements and a new song by Kerry Andrew.
The Past & I - Wells
July 25th, 7:30pm, Quilter Hall, Wells - tickets
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling perform a recital of music from our album 'The Past & I: 100 years of Thomas Hardy' a celebration of English song and the Wessex landscape featuring my new cycle Elegies for Emma alongside new arrangements and a new song by Kerry Andrew.
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling perform a recital of music from our album 'The Past & I: 100 years of Thomas Hardy' a celebration of English song and the Wessex landscape featuring my new cycle Elegies for Emma alongside new arrangements and a new song by Kerry Andrew.
Broadcast of Rain on a Grave and Shortening Days
20th July - BBC Radio 3 Record Review
Andrew McGregor shared my own Rain on a Grave as well as my arrangement of Finzi's Shortening Days on Record Review, BBC Radio 3.
Andrew McGregor shared my own Rain on a Grave as well as my arrangement of Finzi's Shortening Days on Record Review, BBC Radio 3.
Presto's 'Recording of the Week'
19th July. Read Katherine Cooper's review for Presto Music here
Presto Records made The Past & I: 100 Years of Thomas Hardy the recording of the week. Accompanied by a lovely review by Katherine Cooper.
Presto Records made The Past & I: 100 Years of Thomas Hardy the recording of the week. Accompanied by a lovely review by Katherine Cooper.
The Past & I - Album Release day!
19th July. Stream here. Buy CD here.
Delphian Records are releasing my debut album The Past & I: 100 Years of Thomas Hardy. This music on this disc is the result of a collaboration with the fabulous performers Lotte Betts-Dean, James Girling and the Ligeti Quartet.
Delphian Records are releasing my debut album The Past & I: 100 Years of Thomas Hardy. This music on this disc is the result of a collaboration with the fabulous performers Lotte Betts-Dean, James Girling and the Ligeti Quartet.
Broadcast of If It's Ever Spring Again
13th July - BBC Radio 3 Saturday Morning
Tom Service shared my arrangement of Robin Milford's If it's Ever Spring Again featuring Lotte Betts-Dean (mezzo-soprano) and James Girling on Saturday Morning, BBC Radio 3.
Tom Service shared my arrangement of Robin Milford's If it's Ever Spring Again featuring Lotte Betts-Dean (mezzo-soprano) and James Girling on Saturday Morning, BBC Radio 3.
The Past & I, Album Launch Concert - Bristol
13th June, 7:30pm, St George's Bristol - tickets
Lotte Betts-Dean, James Girling and the Ligeti Quartet will perform the music from our album The Past & I: 100 years of Thomas Hardy which will be released with Delphian Records on July 19th. The album is a celebration of English song, Thomas Hardy and the Wessex landscape. It includes my new sister cycles: Elegies for Emma and Elegies for Tom alongside new music by Kerry Andrew and new arrangements of existing Hardy songs.
Lotte Betts-Dean, James Girling and the Ligeti Quartet will perform the music from our album The Past & I: 100 years of Thomas Hardy which will be released with Delphian Records on July 19th. The album is a celebration of English song, Thomas Hardy and the Wessex landscape. It includes my new sister cycles: Elegies for Emma and Elegies for Tom alongside new music by Kerry Andrew and new arrangements of existing Hardy songs.
Broadcast of Days to Recollect
3rd July - BBC Radio 3 Breakfast, Song of the Day
Georgia Mann selected Days to Recollect (part 2) featuring Lotte Betts-Dean (mezzo-soprano) and James Girling as the Song of the Day on Breakfast, BBC Radio 3. The whole album will be released on July 19th.
Georgia Mann selected Days to Recollect (part 2) featuring Lotte Betts-Dean (mezzo-soprano) and James Girling as the Song of the Day on Breakfast, BBC Radio 3. The whole album will be released on July 19th.
2023
Album Recording
28th-30th November, Edinburgh, with Delphian Records
Lotte Betts-Dean, James Girling and the Ligeti Quartet are recording our album of music responding to poetry by Thomas Hardy. This will be released in July 2024 by Delphian Records.
Lotte Betts-Dean, James Girling and the Ligeti Quartet are recording our album of music responding to poetry by Thomas Hardy. This will be released in July 2024 by Delphian Records.
Wessex Songs Recital
Sunday 26th November, Music at the Green, 46 Partickhill Road, Glasgow, 4pm - Tickets
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling will perform our Thomas Hardy recital 'Wessex Songs', including new arrangements of songs form the last 100 years alongside new music by Kerry Andrew and my song cycle 'Elegies for Emma'.
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling will perform our Thomas Hardy recital 'Wessex Songs', including new arrangements of songs form the last 100 years alongside new music by Kerry Andrew and my song cycle 'Elegies for Emma'.
Development Performance of Wessex Songs
Tuesday 21st November 5:30pm - Middlesex University, London
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling will perform new music and develop experiments for our Wessex Songs project at Middlesex University in advance of our recording with Delphian Records later in the month.
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling will perform new music and develop experiments for our Wessex Songs project at Middlesex University in advance of our recording with Delphian Records later in the month.
Back Inside NMC Recordings Release
Friday 27th October - Back Inside for the Philharmonia Orchestra, released by NMC Recordings - listen here
Back Inside is a three-movement, ten-minute piece written for the Philharmonia Orchestra and premiered last May. NMC Recordings will release it as part of the compilation album, 'Vol. 6 of the Composer Academy' alongside recordings of new music by Nneka Cummins and Jamie Man.
Back Inside is a three-movement, ten-minute piece written for the Philharmonia Orchestra and premiered last May. NMC Recordings will release it as part of the compilation album, 'Vol. 6 of the Composer Academy' alongside recordings of new music by Nneka Cummins and Jamie Man.
Tiny in All That Air Podcast Episode Released
Friday 14th May - Tiny in All That Air - the Philip Larkin Society Podcast Link
Host Lyn Lockwood, Hardy expert Prof. Jane Thomas and I compare and contrast Hardy and Larkin's poetry as well as their biography and Hardy's influence on Larkin. My contribution is through the lens of my upcoming recording with Delphian Records which includes settings of poetry by both Larkin and Hardy.
Host Lyn Lockwood, Hardy expert Prof. Jane Thomas and I compare and contrast Hardy and Larkin's poetry as well as their biography and Hardy's influence on Larkin. My contribution is through the lens of my upcoming recording with Delphian Records which includes settings of poetry by both Larkin and Hardy.
Salon Performance of Wessex Songs
Thursday 13th July 7pm - Highgate, London Tickets and info
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling will perform my song cycle Elegies for Emma alongside our suite of arrangements of song setting Hardy poetry, 'Wessex Songs' in an intimate performance. Tickets include a post-concert supper.
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling will perform my song cycle Elegies for Emma alongside our suite of arrangements of song setting Hardy poetry, 'Wessex Songs' in an intimate performance. Tickets include a post-concert supper.
Guest appearance on BCFM with Anneka Suttcliffe
Thursday 18th May - Bristol Community Radio with Anneka Suttcliffe Link
Violinist, campaigner, musical curator and producer Anneka Suttcliffe and I talk about my upcoming recording and tour of concerts all about the South-West landscape and Thomas Hardy and music.
Violinist, campaigner, musical curator and producer Anneka Suttcliffe and I talk about my upcoming recording and tour of concerts all about the South-West landscape and Thomas Hardy and music.
Premiere of New Work for Chamber Orchestra - Back Inside
Sunday 7th May 6pm - Title tbc, London, Royal Festival Hall. Tickets and info
The Philharmonia will perform Back Inside, a new piece commissioned by them as part of the Music of Today series. The music (for chamber orchestra) is a response to poems by Tim Key from his anthology Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush.
The Philharmonia will perform Back Inside, a new piece commissioned by them as part of the Music of Today series. The music (for chamber orchestra) is a response to poems by Tim Key from his anthology Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush.
Soundweavers Podcast Episode Released
Thursday 3rd May - Soundweavers Podcast Link
Host Rosanna Moore and I discuss composing generally, the business of classical music, my somewhat meandering way into music and my upcoming project about Thomas Hardy and music: Wessex Songs.
Host Rosanna Moore and I discuss composing generally, the business of classical music, my somewhat meandering way into music and my upcoming project about Thomas Hardy and music: Wessex Songs.
Holst's Egdon Heath and Hardy - Musical Homage
Saturday 15th April - Dorchester Corn Exchange, Thomas Hardy Study Day, Return of the Native
I will be giving a paper discussing Holst's homage to Thomas Hardy, Egdon Heath, in relation to my Hardy project celebrating Hardy's poetry and his first wife, Emma Gifford.
I will be giving a paper discussing Holst's homage to Thomas Hardy, Egdon Heath, in relation to my Hardy project celebrating Hardy's poetry and his first wife, Emma Gifford.
Broadcast of Haiku for Calumet St.
Monday 20th March - BBC Radio 3 Night Tracks 11pm
Night Tracks will include Haiku for Calumet St. for harp performed by Sophie Rocks.
Night Tracks will include Haiku for Calumet St. for harp performed by Sophie Rocks.
2022
Performance of Haiku for Calumet St.
October 1st, 7:30pm - Voices of the Sands, Manchester, Stoller Hall
Rosanna Moore will perform this harp solo written for her in 2016.
Rosanna Moore will perform this harp solo written for her in 2016.
Radio Play on CKCU's Music for a While - Nocturne
August 24th - here
David Cavlovic's mid-week, mid-morning, musical coffee-break. Mostly classical, but you never know what might appear. A Wednesday respite of great music
David Cavlovic's mid-week, mid-morning, musical coffee-break. Mostly classical, but you never know what might appear. A Wednesday respite of great music
LSO Showcase - Premiere of Dorian Suite
June 15th, 7pm - LSO Soundhub Showcase, London, St. Luke's, Old Street. Tickets
LSO showcase performance of a dance work in development - a suite of pieces for flute, clarinet, percussion, cello and electronics with video. The suite develops material intended for a ballet based on the tale of Dorian Gray.
LSO showcase performance of a dance work in development - a suite of pieces for flute, clarinet, percussion, cello and electronics with video. The suite develops material intended for a ballet based on the tale of Dorian Gray.
Premiere of Song and Arrangements
May 27th, 6:30pm (pre-concert talk 6pm) - Music in Country Churches, Gloucestershire. Tickets
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling will premiere the third song in what will become a full cycle setting Thomas Hardy's Poems of 1912-13. They will also premiere eight new arrangements of Hardy settings from across the 20th Century and a new piece by Kerry Andrew commissioned by me. This is all part of our Thomas Hardy Art Song project.
Lotte Betts-Dean and James Girling will premiere the third song in what will become a full cycle setting Thomas Hardy's Poems of 1912-13. They will also premiere eight new arrangements of Hardy settings from across the 20th Century and a new piece by Kerry Andrew commissioned by me. This is all part of our Thomas Hardy Art Song project.
Performance of String Quartet no. 1
May 13th, Barber Institute, Birmingham. Tickets
The Ligeti Quartet will play my String Quartet no. 1: Afterwards - Elegies for Tom.
The Ligeti Quartet will play my String Quartet no. 1: Afterwards - Elegies for Tom.
Performance of Nocturne
May 8th, Montréal, La Salla Rosa
An-Laurence Higgins will perform Nocturne as part her album launch concert - 'Almost Touching'.
An-Laurence Higgins will perform Nocturne as part her album launch concert - 'Almost Touching'.
Premiere of String Quartet no. 1 (with mezzo-sop)
May 7th, 7:30pm, London, Stoke Newington Music Festival. Tickets
The Ligeti Quartet and Lotte Betts-Dean will premiere String Quartet no. 1: Afterwards - Elegies for Tom. This is the premiere of a version including interludes for soprano singing poetry by one of Hardy's great admirers, Philip Larkin.
The Ligeti Quartet and Lotte Betts-Dean will premiere String Quartet no. 1: Afterwards - Elegies for Tom. This is the premiere of a version including interludes for soprano singing poetry by one of Hardy's great admirers, Philip Larkin.
Premiere of String Quartet no. 1
May 6th, 1:15pm, Victoria Rooms, Bristol New Music. Tickets
The Ligeti Quartet will premiere String Quartet no. 1: Afterwards - Elegies for Tom
The Ligeti Quartet will premiere String Quartet no. 1: Afterwards - Elegies for Tom
Performance of Nocturne
May 4th, Toronto, The Tranzac
An-Laurence Higgins will perform Nocturne as part her album launch concert - 'Almost Touching'.
An-Laurence Higgins will perform Nocturne as part her album launch concert - 'Almost Touching'.
Performance of Nocturne
May 3rd, Ottowa, Red Bird Live
An-Laurence Higgins will perform Nocturne as part her album launch concert - 'Almost Touching'.
An-Laurence Higgins will perform Nocturne as part her album launch concert - 'Almost Touching'.
An-Laurence Higgins - Almost Touching release
April 13th weblink
An-Laurence's album Almost Touching is released, hard copy and digital downloads available at BandCamp on the link above. This album brings together repertoire for guitar, voice and electronics. It includes my piece Nocturne written in 2015 and revised for this release. It is a lullaby riffing on the shipping forecast and BBC 'pips' that sooth listeners through the night.
An-Laurence's album Almost Touching is released, hard copy and digital downloads available at BandCamp on the link above. This album brings together repertoire for guitar, voice and electronics. It includes my piece Nocturne written in 2015 and revised for this release. It is a lullaby riffing on the shipping forecast and BBC 'pips' that sooth listeners through the night.
Premiere of Fanfare for Brass Quintet
March 4th, 7:30pm - Arnolfini, Bristol
Bristol Brass Consort will perform 'Fanfare' in a performance postponed from 2020.
Bristol Brass Consort will perform 'Fanfare' in a performance postponed from 2020.
2021
Recording of Love Songs, To a Cat
30th November 2021 - Recording Day!
Lucy Schaaufer and Chris Gillett will record my song cycle Love Songs to a Cat, along with other Wild Plum Arts commissions for release in the new year.
Lucy Schaaufer and Chris Gillett will record my song cycle Love Songs to a Cat, along with other Wild Plum Arts commissions for release in the new year.
Premiere of Tympanum Overture
27th November 2021 - The Victoria Rooms, Bristol
The University of Bristol Symphony Orchestra will premiere my overture Tympanum which was commissioned to celebrate 100 years of University music-making at the Victoria Rooms.
The University of Bristol Symphony Orchestra will premiere my overture Tympanum which was commissioned to celebrate 100 years of University music-making at the Victoria Rooms.
Premiere of String Quartet no. 1
24th April 2021 - Bristol New Music postponed to 2022
Ligeti Quartet will premiere string quartet no. 1
Ligeti Quartet will premiere string quartet no. 1
Premiere of Haiku Lullaby
19th March 2021 - 7:30pm YouTube Premiere
My piece Lullaby Haiku will be premiered online as part of a collection of new haiku made by Bristol musicians during lockdown.
My piece Lullaby Haiku will be premiered online as part of a collection of new haiku made by Bristol musicians during lockdown.
2020
Premiere of Jeoffry
24th September 2020 - Aldeburgh
Lucy Schaufer and Chris Gillet will premiere Jeoffry for mezzo, tenor and electronics.
Commissioned by Wild Plum Arts for the launch event of Oliver Soden's beguiling book Joeffry, the Poet's Cat.
Lucy Schaufer and Chris Gillet will premiere Jeoffry for mezzo, tenor and electronics.
Commissioned by Wild Plum Arts for the launch event of Oliver Soden's beguiling book Joeffry, the Poet's Cat.
Broadcast of Nocturne No. 1
6th July 2020, 10pm-11pm - ResonanceFM (104.4fm and resonancefm.com)
Tom Torrisi's recording of Nocturne No. 1 will be broadcast as part of a Sonic Darts episode focussing on sleep and dreams.
Tom Torrisi's recording of Nocturne No. 1 will be broadcast as part of a Sonic Darts episode focussing on sleep and dreams.
Premiere of Orchestral Overture
June 2020 - postponed
The University of Bristol Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new work - a curtain raiser for orchestra.
The University of Bristol Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new work - a curtain raiser for orchestra.
Podcast performance of Haiku for Calumet St.
May 22nd 2020 - WXXI Harpy Hour Podcast
Rosanna Moore will perform Haiku for Calumet on her guest appearance to the podcast. https://www.facebook.com/WXXIrochester/
Rosanna Moore will perform Haiku for Calumet on her guest appearance to the podcast. https://www.facebook.com/WXXIrochester/
Premiere of Fanfare for brass quintet
April 2020 - cancelled
The Bristol Brass Consort will premiere a new fanfare written for them at the invitation of the Severnside Composer's Aliiance.
The Bristol Brass Consort will premiere a new fanfare written for them at the invitation of the Severnside Composer's Aliiance.
Premiere of Work for Female Choir
April 17th 2020 - cancelled
The University of Bristol Schola Cantorum will premiere a new work for female choir and electronics.
The University of Bristol Schola Cantorum will premiere a new work for female choir and electronics.
Bristol New Music Ensemble Concert
Friday 6th March 2020, Victoria Rooms, Bristol, 1:15pm
I will conduct the University of Bristol New Music Ensemble, alongside soprano Lotti Newstead in a lunchtime recital featuring music by Jonathan Harvey, Augusta Read Thomas and Julian Anderson.
I will conduct the University of Bristol New Music Ensemble, alongside soprano Lotti Newstead in a lunchtime recital featuring music by Jonathan Harvey, Augusta Read Thomas and Julian Anderson.
Broadcast of 'Time Traveller' Musical Stories
Jan-March 2020
BBC Radio 3 will broadcast five short essays recounting quirky stories of music-making in the UK. Broadcast during Essential Classics and available on the Time Traveller podcast.
BBC Radio 3 will broadcast five short essays recounting quirky stories of music-making in the UK. Broadcast during Essential Classics and available on the Time Traveller podcast.
Performance of Short (&) Suite
22nd February 2020, Bristol Music Club, 4pm
Jonathan Palmer will performa a new revision of my short cello suite.
Jonathan Palmer will performa a new revision of my short cello suite.
Broadcast of Nocturne
13th January 2020, BBC Radio 3 - 'Night Tracks'
Tom Torrisi's performance of Nocturne No. 1 for guitar and electronics will be broadcast as part during 'Night Tracks'.
Tom Torrisi's performance of Nocturne No. 1 for guitar and electronics will be broadcast as part during 'Night Tracks'.
2019
Premiere Performance Alongside The Walk
13th December 2019, The Red House, Aldeburgh, 5pm; tickets
Lotte Betts-Dean and Andrey Lebedev will premiere the next instalment of the song cycle I am writing for them, alongside the first song written in May 2019 The Walk. The new song was composed whilst on a residency at The Red House.
Lotte Betts-Dean and Andrey Lebedev will premiere the next instalment of the song cycle I am writing for them, alongside the first song written in May 2019 The Walk. The new song was composed whilst on a residency at The Red House.
Performance of The Walk
20th September 2019, CLF Art Cafe, Peckham, 7:30pm; tickets
As part of their gig for the unique Australian concert series ‘Play On’ (their first concert in the UK) Lotte Betts-Dean and Andre Lebedev will perform The Walk alongside Brett Dean’s fabulous Gertrude Fragments. Their performance will be followed by a DJ set from Cop Envy.
As part of their gig for the unique Australian concert series ‘Play On’ (their first concert in the UK) Lotte Betts-Dean and Andre Lebedev will perform The Walk alongside Brett Dean’s fabulous Gertrude Fragments. Their performance will be followed by a DJ set from Cop Envy.
Residency at The Red House
26th August - 2nd September 2019
Supported by Wild Plum Arts and the Britten Pears Foundation I will take part in a residency at the Red House, Aldeburgh. During this time I will be working on a new orchestral overture for premiere in Spring 2020 and a new song that will form part of an ongoing cycle for Lotte Betts-Dean and Andrey Lebedev.
Supported by Wild Plum Arts and the Britten Pears Foundation I will take part in a residency at the Red House, Aldeburgh. During this time I will be working on a new orchestral overture for premiere in Spring 2020 and a new song that will form part of an ongoing cycle for Lotte Betts-Dean and Andrey Lebedev.
Premiere of New Work: They Will Call Him Brave
27th July 2019, Hatch Hall, Rochester, NY
Sticks and Strings (Rosanna Moore, harp and Trevor Bartlett, percussion) will premiere my new work for their God Complex project - a series of commissions for piece celbrating / responding to / based on Greek Gods. My god?... Odyseuss!
Sticks and Strings (Rosanna Moore, harp and Trevor Bartlett, percussion) will premiere my new work for their God Complex project - a series of commissions for piece celbrating / responding to / based on Greek Gods. My god?... Odyseuss!
Performance of Fantastical Garden
May 23rd 2019, St Mary's Church, Hendon, London, 6pm
Jayro Viapree (viola) and Luka Lah (violin) will perform Fantastical Garden from Five Duets On Five Liz Larkin Pictures.
Jayro Viapree (viola) and Luka Lah (violin) will perform Fantastical Garden from Five Duets On Five Liz Larkin Pictures.
Performance of Diminuendi
May 15th 2019, Sherwell Centre, Plymouth, 7pm
Katherine Williams will perform Diminuendi for saxophone (alto and soprano) and electronics. This piece was written for Katherine in 2014.
Katherine Williams will perform Diminuendi for saxophone (alto and soprano) and electronics. This piece was written for Katherine in 2014.
2nd Performance of The Walk
May 11th 2019, Guildford, Guildhall, High St., 1:10pm tickets
As part of Guildford Guitar Day, mezzo-sop Lotte Betts-Dean and guitarist Andrey Lebedev will perform 'The Walk' a setting of the Thomas Hardy poem.
As part of Guildford Guitar Day, mezzo-sop Lotte Betts-Dean and guitarist Andrey Lebedev will perform 'The Walk' a setting of the Thomas Hardy poem.
Premiere of New Song for Guitar and Mezzo
May 3rd 2019, Victoria Rooms, Bristol 1:15pm
Mezzo-sop Lotte Betts-Dean and guitarist Andrey Lebedev will perform a new work written for them setting poetry by Thomas Hardy in response to Finzi's settings.
Mezzo-sop Lotte Betts-Dean and guitarist Andrey Lebedev will perform a new work written for them setting poetry by Thomas Hardy in response to Finzi's settings.
Performance of Nocturne
April 10th 2019, Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, NY
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne no. 1 for guitar and electronics featuring the shipping forecast and BBC radio 'pips'.
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne no. 1 for guitar and electronics featuring the shipping forecast and BBC radio 'pips'.
Performance of Nocturne
April 1st 2019, Rochester, NY, Ossia Music Concert at Small World Books
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne no. 1 for guitar and electronics featuring the shipping forecast and BBC radio 'pips'.
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne no. 1 for guitar and electronics featuring the shipping forecast and BBC radio 'pips'.
Middlesex University Instrumental Ensemble
March 21st 2019, Burgh House, 7pm
I am delighted to conduct this ensemble in their inaugural performance. We will be playing repertoire by Mozart, Finzi, Shostakovich and Harvey.
I am delighted to conduct this ensemble in their inaugural performance. We will be playing repertoire by Mozart, Finzi, Shostakovich and Harvey.
Premiere of Ludo Ludamus Redux for 4tet
March 16th 2019, Stephenson Building, University of Liverpool, 6pm tickets
The Ligeti Quartet will premiere a new work for string quartet and electronics where the musicians are led by a video and react within the rules of a game. The piece is called Ludo Ludamus Redux and is a response to/adaptation of an earlier work for computer and audience participation.
The Ligeti Quartet will premiere a new work for string quartet and electronics where the musicians are led by a video and react within the rules of a game. The piece is called Ludo Ludamus Redux and is a response to/adaptation of an earlier work for computer and audience participation.
Performance of Thaw by Trio Alexander
March 10th 2019, Pittsford Presbyterian, NY 14534 3pm
Trio Alexander will perform Thaw for flute, harp and viola. The piece is a response to Imtiaz Dharker's poem about the winter solstice.
Trio Alexander will perform Thaw for flute, harp and viola. The piece is a response to Imtiaz Dharker's poem about the winter solstice.
Bristol University Loudspeaker Orchestra and New Music Ensemble
Friday 8th March 2019, Victoria Rooms, Bristol, 1:15pm
I am guest directing the Loudspeaker Orchestra for this concert mixing the instrumental talent of the New Music Ensemble with BULO. Programme includes Romitelli's Amok Koma and live diffused acousmatic pieces using source recordings from instruments.
https://www.facebook.com/events/345814242690611/
I am guest directing the Loudspeaker Orchestra for this concert mixing the instrumental talent of the New Music Ensemble with BULO. Programme includes Romitelli's Amok Koma and live diffused acousmatic pieces using source recordings from instruments.
https://www.facebook.com/events/345814242690611/
Sextet performance
Feb 9th 2019, Jerwood Hall, LSO St. Luke's 7:30pm tickets
Players from the London Symphony Orchestra will perform a new arrangement of Sextet, originally written for Ensemble MusikFabrik.
Players from the London Symphony Orchestra will perform a new arrangement of Sextet, originally written for Ensemble MusikFabrik.
2018
Premiere of Thaw, trio for harp, viola & flute
November 4th 2018, Wilmot Hall, Rochester, NY, 3pm
Trio Alexander will premiere my new work Thaw for flute, harp and viola. The piece is a response to Imtiaz Dharker's poem about the winter solstice.
Trio Alexander will premiere my new work Thaw for flute, harp and viola. The piece is a response to Imtiaz Dharker's poem about the winter solstice.
Nocturne Performance
July 16th 2018, New York, Abrons Art Center, 4pm Tickets
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne No. 1 (for guitar and electronics) at the New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival.
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne No. 1 (for guitar and electronics) at the New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival.
Reflections, Impressions, Brush Strokes Radio Bristol Broadcast
April 7th 2018, BBC Radio Bristol, 8pm - 10pm
The third of my Five Duets for violin and viola, recorded by Mandhira de Saram (violin) and Richard Jones (viola) will be broadcast on BBC Radio Bristol.
The third of my Five Duets for violin and viola, recorded by Mandhira de Saram (violin) and Richard Jones (viola) will be broadcast on BBC Radio Bristol.
Five Duets Premiere
February 9th 2018, Bristol
Five Duets for violin and viola, based on five Liz Larkin paintings will be premiered by Mandhira de Saram and Richard Jones (of the Ligeti Quartet). This piece was commissioned to celebrate the birthday of the Bristol-based artist Liz Larkin.
A recording will be made available soon!
Five Duets for violin and viola, based on five Liz Larkin paintings will be premiered by Mandhira de Saram and Richard Jones (of the Ligeti Quartet). This piece was commissioned to celebrate the birthday of the Bristol-based artist Liz Larkin.
A recording will be made available soon!
2017
Haiku for Calumet Street published!
Premiere: String Quartet Miniature
Tuesday October 31st 2017
St Stephen's Church, Bristol, 7:30pm £10/£5
Tickets Here
The Ligeti Quartet will premiere Tuesday Miniature, written for them this summer.
St Stephen's Church, Bristol, 7:30pm £10/£5
Tickets Here
The Ligeti Quartet will premiere Tuesday Miniature, written for them this summer.
Appearance on BBC R3s In Tune
Wednesday 4th October 2017
Radio 3 will broadcast an extract of Nocturne No. 1 and I will be talking with Verity Sharp as part of a special edition of In Tune celebrating ten years of their 'BBC Introducing' scheme.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b096hz0m
Radio 3 will broadcast an extract of Nocturne No. 1 and I will be talking with Verity Sharp as part of a special edition of In Tune celebrating ten years of their 'BBC Introducing' scheme.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b096hz0m
Nocturne No. 1 Performance
Sunday 10th September 2017
Ciminelli Lounge, Rochester, NY 3:30pm (EST)
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne No. 1 for guitar and electronics.
Ciminelli Lounge, Rochester, NY 3:30pm (EST)
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne No. 1 for guitar and electronics.
Composer Academy: Nocturne No. 2
15th July 2017, 4pm tickets here
Cheltenham Music Festival
Joby Burgess will premiere a new piece for percussion and electronics. The piece will be developed collaboratively over the week of the Cheltenham Music Festival as part of their Composer Academy scheme.
Cheltenham Music Festival
Joby Burgess will premiere a new piece for percussion and electronics. The piece will be developed collaboratively over the week of the Cheltenham Music Festival as part of their Composer Academy scheme.
Nocturne No. 1 Performance
Monday 15th May 2017
Montréal, Canada
Orphée Russell will debut his performance of Nocturne in an afternoon recital.
Montréal, Canada
Orphée Russell will debut his performance of Nocturne in an afternoon recital.
Echoic Memories Performance
Tuesday 18th April 2017, 7pm
Victoria Rooms, Bristol
As part of the conference 'Beyond Genius and Muse - Collaborating Couples' Echoic Memories will be discussed and performed in an hour-long lecture recital.
Victoria Rooms, Bristol
As part of the conference 'Beyond Genius and Muse - Collaborating Couples' Echoic Memories will be discussed and performed in an hour-long lecture recital.
Nocturne Performance
Monday 27th February
St. George's Doric Stage, Bristol
Johan Löfving will give his debut performance of Nocturne in the first CMV Series concert of 2017.
http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/contemporary-music-venture-doric-stage/
Video recording of this performance here.
St. George's Doric Stage, Bristol
Johan Löfving will give his debut performance of Nocturne in the first CMV Series concert of 2017.
http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/contemporary-music-venture-doric-stage/
Video recording of this performance here.
Haiku for Calumet Street BBC R3 Broadcast
Friday 10th February
In Tune BBC Radio 3
Sophie Rock's recording of Haiku for Calumet St. was broadcast on BBC Radio 3's In Tune
In Tune BBC Radio 3
Sophie Rock's recording of Haiku for Calumet St. was broadcast on BBC Radio 3's In Tune
Haiku for Calumet Street performance
Wednesday 7th January
Lord Leycester Hall, Warwick
Sophie Rocks performed Haiku for Calumet St. as part of the Future Blend project.
Her performance won runner-up in the competition meaning the piece will be published by Poppy Harp Publishing.
Lord Leycester Hall, Warwick
Sophie Rocks performed Haiku for Calumet St. as part of the Future Blend project.
Her performance won runner-up in the competition meaning the piece will be published by Poppy Harp Publishing.
2016
Podcast Series 2016
From April, a series of five podcasts about how new concert music relates to past music will be released through Pod Academy's website and iTunes stream. This began as a pilot on my piece Nocturne which was released in December 2015
Series link:
http://podacademy.org/interviewer/arthur-keegan-bole/
V - tbc
IV - Chaconnes
III - Schubert's Kiss
II - Effundum Spiritum Meum
I - Nocturne
Series link:
http://podacademy.org/interviewer/arthur-keegan-bole/
V - tbc
IV - Chaconnes
III - Schubert's Kiss
II - Effundum Spiritum Meum
I - Nocturne
Broadcast of Nocturne Podcast
September 9th 11:15pm
Radiophrenia 87.9fm Glasgow and online
My podcast (a Nocturne about Nocturne and Nocturnes) will be broadcast on radiophrenia, a temporary art radio station broadcasting from Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts between 29th August and 11th September
Radiophrenia 87.9fm Glasgow and online
My podcast (a Nocturne about Nocturne and Nocturnes) will be broadcast on radiophrenia, a temporary art radio station broadcasting from Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts between 29th August and 11th September
Haiku for Calumet Street Premiere
Wednesday 1st June 8pm
Recital Room, Victoria Rooms
Rosy Moore will premiere a new piece setting a Haiku by Basho for harp.
The piece is a gift for Nat & Shari.
Surrounded by a thick foliage of cedars
Your house stands
Pregnant with Autumn
- Basho
Recital Room, Victoria Rooms
Rosy Moore will premiere a new piece setting a Haiku by Basho for harp.
The piece is a gift for Nat & Shari.
Surrounded by a thick foliage of cedars
Your house stands
Pregnant with Autumn
- Basho
Organ Voluntary
Sunday 29th May
St. Luke's, London
Dave and Rachel's wedding day finally arrived and Phil Burnett played the organ voluntary he had asked me to write. It is a fanfare to celebrate the signing of the register. It was a beautiful service and we all had a lovely day!
St. Luke's, London
Dave and Rachel's wedding day finally arrived and Phil Burnett played the organ voluntary he had asked me to write. It is a fanfare to celebrate the signing of the register. It was a beautiful service and we all had a lovely day!
Books That Will Be Read
Sunday 15th May, 1:15pm, £5/£4
St. George's Hall Crypt - tickets
In this concert (which forms part of the festival Bristol New Music) David Bevan will perform Books That Will Be Read (horn, piano resonance and tape) in a concert showcasing the University of Bristol's CMV Concert Series.
St. George's Hall Crypt - tickets
In this concert (which forms part of the festival Bristol New Music) David Bevan will perform Books That Will Be Read (horn, piano resonance and tape) in a concert showcasing the University of Bristol's CMV Concert Series.
Nocturne Performance
Tuesday 9th May $5
Bernunzio Uptown Music, Rochester, N.Y.
This is the postponed 26th April performance
Ken Luk will debut his performance of Nocturne for guitar and electronics.
Bernunzio Uptown Music, Rochester, N.Y.
This is the postponed 26th April performance
Ken Luk will debut his performance of Nocturne for guitar and electronics.
Noster Cetus Performance
Wednesday 20th April, 1:15pm
Lord Mayor's Chapel, Bristol
A revision of Noster Cetus for small female choir and soprano solo expanding a 12th Century chant will be performed at Bristol's Lord Mayor's Chapel by the University of Bristol's Schola Cantorum (dir. Emma Hornby) and Cora Bethke (sop. solo).
Lord Mayor's Chapel, Bristol
A revision of Noster Cetus for small female choir and soprano solo expanding a 12th Century chant will be performed at Bristol's Lord Mayor's Chapel by the University of Bristol's Schola Cantorum (dir. Emma Hornby) and Cora Bethke (sop. solo).
International Festival at Leeds
Friday 11th March, 7:30pm, £15
Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, Leeds
Off the Beaten Track / Graham Massey's Toolshed
As part of iFIMPaC Festival, club night Off the Beaten Track have programmed both Nocturne No. 1 for guitar and electronics and Dimineundi for saxophone and electronics.
These will be performed by Diego Castro (guitar) and Katherine Williams (saxophones).
Tickets available here
Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, Leeds
Off the Beaten Track / Graham Massey's Toolshed
As part of iFIMPaC Festival, club night Off the Beaten Track have programmed both Nocturne No. 1 for guitar and electronics and Dimineundi for saxophone and electronics.
These will be performed by Diego Castro (guitar) and Katherine Williams (saxophones).
Tickets available here
Quintet Open Workshop
Thursday 25th February, afternoon
Victoria Rooms, Bristol, 2pm
Ensemble Variances will workshop my new quintet written for them. We will be working closely together on the piece in an open rehearsal with opportunity for discussion after.
Those at the workshop are invited to a performance on Saturday 27th at 5pm
Victoria Rooms, Bristol, 2pm
Ensemble Variances will workshop my new quintet written for them. We will be working closely together on the piece in an open rehearsal with opportunity for discussion after.
Those at the workshop are invited to a performance on Saturday 27th at 5pm
Lecture-Recital on Diminuendi
Thursday 18th February
Plymouth University
Katherine Williams will provide live examples as I discuss my work Diminuendi (Etude, Prelude Response) for saxophone (alto/soprano) and electronics.
Plymouth University
Katherine Williams will provide live examples as I discuss my work Diminuendi (Etude, Prelude Response) for saxophone (alto/soprano) and electronics.
Premiere of miniature for Horn
Wednesday 17th February, 7:30pm
Victoria Rooms Bristol
A new piece Books That Will be Read for horn and electronics will be premiered by David Bevan in the first of this year's CMV concerts.
Victoria Rooms Bristol
A new piece Books That Will be Read for horn and electronics will be premiered by David Bevan in the first of this year's CMV concerts.
Performance of Short (&) Suite
Thursday 7th January
Bangor University, Wales, afternoon and 8pm
My short suite for 'cello Short (&) Suite will be workshopped and performed by Okeanos Ensemble as part of the BFE/RMA Research Students' Conference.
Bangor University, Wales, afternoon and 8pm
My short suite for 'cello Short (&) Suite will be workshopped and performed by Okeanos Ensemble as part of the BFE/RMA Research Students' Conference.
2015
Podcast Broadcast
Tuesday 23rd June, 8pm
104.4fm (London) or @ Resonance FM online
A short podcast about my guitar+electronics piece - Nocturne - will be broadcast on ResonanceFM. This documentary was written, presented and produced by myself and musicologist David Fay and features Tom Torrisi's recording of the piece.
104.4fm (London) or @ Resonance FM online
A short podcast about my guitar+electronics piece - Nocturne - will be broadcast on ResonanceFM. This documentary was written, presented and produced by myself and musicologist David Fay and features Tom Torrisi's recording of the piece.
Saxophone Premiere!
Sunday 26th April, 6pm
The House, Plymouth
Katherine Williams will perform Diminuendi (Etude, Prelude, Response), a new work for saxophone (alto and soprano) and electronics.
Info and booking
The House, Plymouth
Katherine Williams will perform Diminuendi (Etude, Prelude, Response), a new work for saxophone (alto and soprano) and electronics.
Info and booking
CMV Concert Series Premiere!
Thursday 23rd April, 8pm
Victoria Rooms, Bristol, free admission
CMV 2015 will programme Impromptu, a new piece for oboe and vibraphone.
Victoria Rooms, Bristol, free admission
CMV 2015 will programme Impromptu, a new piece for oboe and vibraphone.
Performance of Nocturne
Sunday 29th March
Hatch Hall, Rochester, New York, 9pm
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne. This performance will be streamed live here and further details are here.
Hatch Hall, Rochester, New York, 9pm
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne. This performance will be streamed live here and further details are here.
Premiere Preview...
Thursday 12th March
HuMPA, Plymouth University
A research seminar including performance of extracts of my work in progress for saxophone and electronics focusing on how the music relates to Dr. Katherine William's research interests.
Katherine has commissioned the piece, is working alongside me in the composition process and will give the premiere.
HuMPA, Plymouth University
A research seminar including performance of extracts of my work in progress for saxophone and electronics focusing on how the music relates to Dr. Katherine William's research interests.
Katherine has commissioned the piece, is working alongside me in the composition process and will give the premiere.
Guitar Recital
Monday 12th January, 1pm
Victoria Rooms, Recital Room, Bristol
As part of his short residency in Bristol Tom Torrisi will perform a recital of (mostly) 20th Century guitar music. Including Britten's fabulous Nocturnal and Rak's Elegy (homage a Sibelius) alongside my very own Nocturne.
Footage of this concert can be seen here.
Victoria Rooms, Recital Room, Bristol
As part of his short residency in Bristol Tom Torrisi will perform a recital of (mostly) 20th Century guitar music. Including Britten's fabulous Nocturnal and Rak's Elegy (homage a Sibelius) alongside my very own Nocturne.
Footage of this concert can be seen here.
RMA Research Student's Conference
Thursday 8th January, 8pm
Victoria Rooms Auditorium, Bristol
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne for guitar and electronics in a newly conceived diffusion version, the performance will be followed by a panel session discussing the work.
This concert is part of the 2015 Royal Musical Association Research Student's Conference hosted by the University of Bristol music department.
Victoria Rooms Auditorium, Bristol
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne for guitar and electronics in a newly conceived diffusion version, the performance will be followed by a panel session discussing the work.
This concert is part of the 2015 Royal Musical Association Research Student's Conference hosted by the University of Bristol music department.
2014
ECMC Concert
Monday 15th December
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne for guitar and electronics.
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne for guitar and electronics.
Masterclass performance (Amadinda Percussion Group)
Monday 1st December, 9:30am
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Three Rituals on Metal performed in a master class for the Amadinda Percussion Group by members of the Eastman Percussion Ensemble (Brant Blackard, Chris Demetriou, Connor Stevens, and Sam Um).
Nexus Blog post
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Three Rituals on Metal performed in a master class for the Amadinda Percussion Group by members of the Eastman Percussion Ensemble (Brant Blackard, Chris Demetriou, Connor Stevens, and Sam Um).
Nexus Blog post
Eastman Composer's Forum
Tuesday 25th November, 8pm
Kilbourne Hall, Rochester, N.Y.
Eastman percussion Quartet will perform the newly revised Three Rituals on Metal
Kilbourne Hall, Rochester, N.Y.
Eastman percussion Quartet will perform the newly revised Three Rituals on Metal
Concert and Q&A
Tuesday 25th November, 1pm
Ciminelli Lounge, Rochester, N.Y.
Performance of my new work Nocturne followed by informal Q&A. Tom Torrisi (guitar)
Ciminelli Lounge, Rochester, N.Y.
Performance of my new work Nocturne followed by informal Q&A. Tom Torrisi (guitar)
Guitar Studio Concert
Tuesday 18th November
Ciminelli Lounge, Rochester, N.Y.
Tom Torrisi will premiere Nocturne for guitar and electronics.
Ciminelli Lounge, Rochester, N.Y.
Tom Torrisi will premiere Nocturne for guitar and electronics.
Bristol University Music Festival: Composer's Concert
Thursday 12th June, 5pm
Auditorium, Victoria Rooms, Bristol
Performance of Short (&) Suite for violoncello
Auditorium, Victoria Rooms, Bristol
Performance of Short (&) Suite for violoncello
CMV Concert Series Concert II
Wednesday 2nd April, 7:30pm
Auditorium, Victoria Rooms, Bristol
Players from the CMV Concert Series will premiere a new commission: a percussion quartet for metal instruments only.
Auditorium, Victoria Rooms, Bristol
Players from the CMV Concert Series will premiere a new commission: a percussion quartet for metal instruments only.
Ensemble MusikFabrik
Monday 24th February, 3:30pm
Victoria Rooms, Bristol
As part of the festival 'Bristol New Music' (February 21st - 24th see www.bristolnewmusic.org) the fantastic ensemble musikFabrik will workshop and perform a new piece - Sextet (flute, horn, tuba, violin, viola and cello).
Victoria Rooms, Bristol
As part of the festival 'Bristol New Music' (February 21st - 24th see www.bristolnewmusic.org) the fantastic ensemble musikFabrik will workshop and perform a new piece - Sextet (flute, horn, tuba, violin, viola and cello).
New Music in the South-West Concert 2
Sunday 9th February, 6pm
Recital Room, Victoria Rooms, Bristol
Players from the Bristol Ensemble will perform my new piece for piano, cello and electronics - Echoic Memories.
For more information see http://www.nmsw.org.uk
Recital Room, Victoria Rooms, Bristol
Players from the Bristol Ensemble will perform my new piece for piano, cello and electronics - Echoic Memories.
For more information see http://www.nmsw.org.uk