"conducive to optimism about the future of classical music" (The Times)
As part of the Herne Hill Festival, composer and nonclassical founder Gabriel Prokofiev has curated a programme of electronics, cello and percussion at Off the Cuff on 4 October. Featuring cellist Colin Alexander, percussionist James Larter and Gabriel himself, find out more about the artists performing and what they have in store for you.
Ahead of his performance of the piece on 4 October, watch James Larter perform Michael Gordon’s XY, a work inspired by the double helix of DNA.
To give you a taste of what to expect on 4 October, take a look at Peter Gregson’s performance of the second movement of Gabriel Prokofiev’s Cello Multitracks.
Take a look at this video of Joby Burgess performing Fanta® – performed using soda bottles and electronics, which he’ll be playing at The Victoria on 18 September.
With our event with Joby Burgess and Reylon on 18 September fast approaching, we sat down with yangqin player Reylon to discuss his programme – a 20-minute collage that fuses improvisation, electronics and alternative folk.
Take a look out some of the highlights from our Nonclassical in the Sky Gardens event on 25 July, featuring Mandhira de Saram, Sam Cave, Chihiro Ono, Ben Vince and DJ sets from Gabriel Prokofiev.
On 25 July, we took over the Garden at 120, one of the incredible Sky Gardens in the heart of the City. Take a look at what we got up to.
This September, we’re back for our second instalment of our sky gardens series as part of City of London’s Fantastic Feats. Find out more about the artists involved.
With our event in The Garden at 120 just under a week away, find out more about the artists involved and what they’ll be performing as the sun sets on the city skyline.
Composer, DJ and electronic musician Dan Samsa – alias Warsnare – is the first this year’s Associate Composers to curate a nonclassical night. Presented in the round of the Albany in Deptford, Dan presents an evening that combines 360-degree audio with the powerful sound system of UK bass culture.
We recently chatted to Dan about his upcoming night, which features works from himself, Berlin-based artist Kamikaze Space Programme and Luke David Harris & Henrik Oppermann.
Nonclassical Associate Composer Lola de la Mata curates this vital evening of women, non-binary and queer artists making work now, bringing together a diverse programme exploring themes surrounding identity, gender and ‘the gaze’.