Monthly Archives: November 2009

LCO ‘Inspired by Architecture’ Study Day report

Posted on 2009.11.26 by Dónal

On 23 November, the impressive space of London’s Living Room at Norman Foster’s City Hall was the venue for a series of fascinating talks focusing on the relationship between architecture and music.  Architects Marcus Lee and Cany Ash introduced the design and concepts … Continue reading →

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EVOLVAPHONE at The Science Gallery

Posted on 2009.11.24 by Dónal

A fascinating-sounding new music project bringing together music and genetics!  It’s the launch of the EVOLVAPHONE and Celebration of 150th Anniversary of On the Origin of Species at The Science Gallery. Definitely worth a look.

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Schnittke: ‘The History of D. Johann Faustus’ @ RFH

Posted on 2009.11.18 by Dónal

I’ve just returned from a semi-staged performance of a condensed version of Alfred Schnittke’s 1995 opera The History of D. Johann Faustus at the Royal Festival Hall as part of Vladimir Jurowski’s Schnittke festival ‘Between Two Worlds’ with the London … Continue reading →

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Hear | Per Nørgård: Symphony No. 3

Posted on 2009.11.14 by Dónal

My discovery of Danish composer Per Nørgård in the last year (thanks to Rob Keeley!) has been a real breath of fresh air in terms of thinking about contemporary classical music. Born in 1932, he is the latest in a … Continue reading →

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Like to have your music performed and recorded by the London Chamber Orchestra?

Posted on 2009.11.05 by Dónal

Calling all those student composers with an interest in architecture and how it relates to new music! Goethe once said “architecture is like frozen music”, what do you think?  The launch event for the LCO New: Explore ‘Inspired by Architecture’ … Continue reading →

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