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04 May 2010
Matthew Barley plays John Metcalfe 13-15 May
Here's a timely reminder that on 13-15 May, John Metcalfe moves into Kings Place in London again for a unique series of collaborations with cellist Matthew Barley. Please note that the Duke Quartet will not be playing on the Saturday 15 May as previously announced.
Tickets for all nights are still available from Kings Place priced £15.50-29.50. Limited quantities of Saver Seats for each night are also available priced £9.50.
John Metcalfe Band & Matthew Barley Thu 13 May @ 7.30pm
The John Metcalfe Band plays tracks from cult albums Scorching Bay and A Darker Sunset, and previews material from a new album due for release later in the year. As ever the band features the wide-ranging exceptional talents of performers from differing musical backgrounds and for this concert will be inviting special guest musicians including cellist Matthew Barley to make a truly memorable evening.
Constant Filter - Fri 14 May @ 7.30pm
Matthew Barley launches his new CD of John Metcalfe compositions - many of them premiered this night. Prepare to be amazed at what the electric cello can do, retaining the soulful beauty of the classical cello but with kaleidoscopic extra dimensions of colour and voice created by cutting-edge music technology. Includes premieres for acoustic cello and piano with the rising star Ashley Wass, as well as new transcriptions of Schumann songs.
Carducci Quartet & Matthew Barley - Sat 15 May @ 7.30pm
This is a totally unique concert-going experience! In the first half the much-awarded Carducci Quartet will play movement of Schubert, Haydn and Sachiado, and in between Matthew will improvise responses on his electric cello, creating other worldly contrasts and surprises. During these improvisations, John Metcalfe will be noting compositional ideas on a computer that Matthew will see via a monitor, which will also be visible to the audience. This means that there will be a ‘creative transmission' in realtime from composer to performer to audience that will be entirely transparent - the audience will be able to see and hear exactly how that process works, thanks to the advanced technology being used. And thanks to The Bays for this exciting idea that we have stolen!
Subtle and improvised lighting from the Kings Place lighting crew will enhance the effect of a magical musical journey.
In the second half, Matthew and the quartet join forces for a collection of premieres of imaginative and sumptuous re-workings of Metcalfe by young composer Misha Mullov-Abbado.
Tickets for all nights are still available from Kings Place priced £15.50-29.50. Limited quantities of Saver Seats for each night are also available priced £9.50.
John Metcalfe Band & Matthew Barley Thu 13 May @ 7.30pm
The John Metcalfe Band plays tracks from cult albums Scorching Bay and A Darker Sunset, and previews material from a new album due for release later in the year. As ever the band features the wide-ranging exceptional talents of performers from differing musical backgrounds and for this concert will be inviting special guest musicians including cellist Matthew Barley to make a truly memorable evening.
Constant Filter - Fri 14 May @ 7.30pm
Matthew Barley launches his new CD of John Metcalfe compositions - many of them premiered this night. Prepare to be amazed at what the electric cello can do, retaining the soulful beauty of the classical cello but with kaleidoscopic extra dimensions of colour and voice created by cutting-edge music technology. Includes premieres for acoustic cello and piano with the rising star Ashley Wass, as well as new transcriptions of Schumann songs.
Carducci Quartet & Matthew Barley - Sat 15 May @ 7.30pm
This is a totally unique concert-going experience! In the first half the much-awarded Carducci Quartet will play movement of Schubert, Haydn and Sachiado, and in between Matthew will improvise responses on his electric cello, creating other worldly contrasts and surprises. During these improvisations, John Metcalfe will be noting compositional ideas on a computer that Matthew will see via a monitor, which will also be visible to the audience. This means that there will be a ‘creative transmission' in realtime from composer to performer to audience that will be entirely transparent - the audience will be able to see and hear exactly how that process works, thanks to the advanced technology being used. And thanks to The Bays for this exciting idea that we have stolen!
Subtle and improvised lighting from the Kings Place lighting crew will enhance the effect of a magical musical journey.
In the second half, Matthew and the quartet join forces for a collection of premieres of imaginative and sumptuous re-workings of Metcalfe by young composer Misha Mullov-Abbado.
Labels: concerts, Kings_Place, Matthew_Barley
11 January 2009
Update
Finally had time to update things. The MBM tour was a runaway success and contained so many memorable moments particularly playing to a packed Festival Hall for the last show. There are loads of YouTube clips posted so do have a look. Everyone was amazing - the Bays, Jules Buckley, the orchestra, Adam and the AV guys and all the crew did such an outstanding job. I have to single out fellow composer Simon Hale who night after night turned out the most incredible music. The man is bionic. We also did some great shows as the support - cds flying out the door and exceptional response which was a very lovely thing. I keep saying it but thank you to everyone who showed up.
So 2009 is looking nice and busy. I am currently working with a legend (can't say who yet) for a possible album release this year - very exciting. Tom Kerstens's album which contains some of my work is also set for release on Real World Records and my collaboration with cellist Matthew Barley will be resumed now that his shoulder has recovered. Just at the end of last year I contributed some strings to Babyshambles' new album and I worked with Imagined Village's Simon Emmerson on his new project which was sounding very beautiful though I say it myself!
My involvement with Kings Place in London has picked up pace. Alongside the 2 concerts I have curated for the Spring series I am planning a 4-day festival in Hall One during early October. Early days but some exciting artists are already involved. More as soon as I have it.
So 2009 is looking nice and busy. I am currently working with a legend (can't say who yet) for a possible album release this year - very exciting. Tom Kerstens's album which contains some of my work is also set for release on Real World Records and my collaboration with cellist Matthew Barley will be resumed now that his shoulder has recovered. Just at the end of last year I contributed some strings to Babyshambles' new album and I worked with Imagined Village's Simon Emmerson on his new project which was sounding very beautiful though I say it myself!
My involvement with Kings Place in London has picked up pace. Alongside the 2 concerts I have curated for the Spring series I am planning a 4-day festival in Hall One during early October. Early days but some exciting artists are already involved. More as soon as I have it.
Labels: beyond_the_loop, concerts, gigs, Matthew_Barley, Tom_Kerstens
21 April 2008
Matthew Barley Tour Cancelled
Very disappointing news that Matthew has had to cancel his tour due to injury. Hopefully once he has fully recovered the tour will be re-scheduled. Please contact venues directly for a refund.
Labels: Matthew_Barley
18 March 2008
Matthew Barley Tour
Cellist extraordinaire Matthew Barley who fronted BBC's 'Classical Star'' series last year embarks on a tour of British cathedrals on 19th April. He will perform two new suites of newly composed music written by me over the last few months plus the two pieces I wrote for him last year. In Matthew's usual imaginative style of mixing traditional styles (he's also playing J.S. Bach) the music will involve electronics and live improvisation all through Ableton Live.
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Labels: Matthew_Barley
02 May 2007
Another new piece....
I am composing a new piece for cellist Matt Barley called 'Gold! Red!' to be premiered on 5th June 2007 as part of the Spitalfields festival. I think it might be on the radio too. More details to follow when I've written it....
Labels: Matthew_Barley
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