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The contemporary jazz quintet comprising Nick Roth (Saxophone), Colm O’Hara (Trombone), Alex Roth (Guitar), Peter Erdei (Bass) and Simon Roth (Drums) will perform a programme including Danse de la Fureur from Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, a new piece by Graduate student Alex Harker, and original compositions written by members of the group. The group take an open approach that takes into account their varied and diverse musical backgrounds and interests resulting in a sound that has been filtered though the Jazz, Western Classical, Indian Classical, Eastern European, Arabic African, Indonesian and Klezmer traditions to create their own unique musical voice.
Described as a kind of middle-eastern influenced, electronica infused bebop this is set to be an unforgettable evening of Jazz not to be missed. The group, featuring Gilad Atzmon (Saxophone), Frank Harrison (Piano), Yaron Stavi (Double Bass) and Asaf Arkis (Drums), will play material from their recently-released album Refuge which has received rave reviews.
Written and premiered while in the Stalag VIII-A prisoner of war camp, Görlitz, during the Second World War, this remains one of prolific composer Olivier Messiaen’s most renowned works. Among his follow prisoners he found a Cellist, a Clarinetist and a Violinist and, inspired by the Bible book of Revelation, composed the piece that would be premiered on 15th January 1941 in front of the whole camp of prisoners for whom it was written by the three instrumentalists and himself at the piano. Famously influenced by birdsong (he devoted many years of his life to notating it) and the Indian raga system, Messiaen uses these influences in his epic quartet to explore the notion of a transition from timed, mortal life to time-less eternity.
The piece will be performed in intimate surroundings at the NCEM by the Ossian Ensemble comprise a group of internationally successful virtuoso players who as an ensemble are renowned for their theatrical performances that make the avant-garde accessible and exciting.
One of the University's youngest and most talented societies bring you a double chamber opera production:
The Little Sweep is an utterly charming fairy tale set in Victorian England about a chimney sweeper boy who gets stuck in the flu and is heriocly rescued by the children of the house. It is a minature musical masterpiece with plenty of drama, a vibrant score and impressive solo roles and being only 45 minutes long it’s perfect for someone who would be horrified at the idea of one of Wagners multi-hour equivalents.
Set in 1930s America, Down In The Valley is a dynamic and tragic tale of star-crossed love that will form the second part of this operatic double-act. The opera was written for young (warble-free) voices and is inspired, as many of Kurt Weil’s works are, by American folk songs that are reminiscent of 1930s/40s film. Directed, produced and performed by students this is set to be a highly entertaining show not to be missed.
What better way to relax on a Sunday evening than with a few drinks while being entertained by a a trio of talented jazz musicians featuring budding jazz-singer Lauren Kinsella? The trio formed in Dublin and started life playing jazz standards, but have, since then, amassed a repertoire of their own compositions and arrangements of vocal music. Their musical influences are rooted in eclectic and diverse musical traditions including African-American, South Indian Classical, Contemporary and Popular Music. Joining forces with London-based guitarist Alex Roth for this gig, expect to hear compositions inspired by Poulenc, Radiohead, Sarah Vaughan, Vijay Iyer and Shakti. Intrigued? Whet your appetite at the trio’s Myspace page Myspace page.
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