Kinetic Manchester provides a platform for UK contemporary composers to have their work performed in a relaxed social environment, outside of the regular, more formal Concert Hall.

The success of their first event in December, featuring works by Manchester-based composers from the RNCM and Salford University, has prompted the Kinetic team to hold frequent events of the same ilk. Join us on May 2nd at the Anthony Burgess Foundation for an insight into current movements in UK chamber music, as some of Manchester’s most innovative young composers come together to present a night of exciting new music.

Featuring:

Lucy Armstrong – “Melodrama” (14:00)
Anthony Brown (soprano saxophone), Ben Powell (piano).

Patrick Brennan – “Heat Vision” (05:00)
Emily Burkhardt (clarinet), Bradley Jones (trumpet), Patrick Brennan (violin), Rob Thorpe (guitar), Daniel Portal (piano).

Shaun Davies – “New work for solo piano” (05:00)
Lauryna Sableviciute (piano).

Joseph Shaw – “…and wisdom comes quietly” (05:15)
Charlotte Badham (mezzo-soprano), James Girling (prepared classical guitar/percussion).

Aled Smith – “Alone” (06:30)
Carnelian Saxophone Quartet – Grace MacDonald (S), Lilly Wilson (A), Freya Chambers (T), Simeon Evans (B).

Joseph Shaw – “IV” from “Five Pieces – Colour in Water” (05:00)
Daniel Portal (piano).

John Uren – “snowsuit” (09:00)
Alla Petrichei (violin), John Uren (electronics).

Robert Thorpe – “Untitled II” from “Songs from Klaustrið” (09:30)
Ruta Skudraite (piano), Rob Thorpe (guitar), Izzy Pattuzzi (saxophones), Ruby-Grace Moore (cello)

Cally Statham – “Wait” (10:00)
Ai Puente-Sanchez (vocals), Grace Macdonald (soprano saxophone), Lily Wilson (flute), Emily Burkhardt (clarinet), Patrick Brennan (violin), Izzy Pattuzzi (tenor saxophone), Simeon Evans (baritone saxophone), Joseph Shaw (electric bass), Cally Staham, Adam Hart & Manoli Moriaty (electronics).

Timothy Wise – “Atomium” (05:00)
Patrick Brennan (violin), Callum Coomber (classical guitar), Ruby-Grace Moore (cello).

Tickets are £5/£3 in advance (click to buy now) or £7/£5 on the door. Doors at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.