27 September 2017
Newsdesk
Organ Reframed 2017
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 October 2017
Union Chapel, London, N1 2UN
Tickets Free – £20 adv + booking fee
Eight innovators come together to create cutting edge new music for a unique organ at one of London’s most loved venues
Performances by Low, Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie (Stars of the Lid), Claire M Singer, Gordon Monahan, James McVinnie & London Contemporary Orchestra and Choir
With new commissions written by Tim Hecker, Phill Niblock, Mira Calix, Emily Hall & Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Releasing the organ from its traditional roots
Organ Reframed will challenge artists and audiences to rethink the organ. It will invigorate this remarkable instrument and embed it in the music of the 21st century. The 3 day international festival features 8 new commissions and rare performances from musicians/artists from the UK, US and Canada.
The festival programme is curated by composer Claire M Singer:
“Curating Organ Reframed 2017 has been an incredibly exciting process. To have the opportunity to build on the organ’s rich history and bring it to the attention of a new generation of artists feels important. It may not be the most portable of instruments, but like any other it deserves a life. It deserves that life to be continued and its music to be developed, and that’s what I’m trying to do over three days with Organ Reframed.”- Claire M Singer
Friday 13 October
Organ Reframed: Six new works
Composed by Mira Calix, Emily Hall, Tim Hecker, Gordon Monahan, Phill Niblock and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.
Performed by James McVinnie, London Contemporary Orchestra plus special guest Gordon Monahan
The opening night of Organ Reframed features six world premieres from composers at the forefront of new music. Each with their own unique voice, from the legendary avant-garde pioneer Phill Niblock to the classical/electronic composer Emily Hall, these works show just how versatile the organ is.
“I’ve always wanted to compose for a pipe organ and am honoured to have been given the opportunity to do so. When I was studying composition in college, I remember reading that Stravinsky would always say that one’s composition isn’t complete until they’ve heard it on a pipe organ. It’s where you can truly hear how the harmonics play with each other. ” – Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
World Premiere / Commissioned by Organ Reframed.
In partnership with the London Contemporary Orchestra.
Tickets £12.50 | £10 UC members adv + bf
Ticket & listing link: http://bit.ly/or131017
Saturday 14 October
Organ Reframed: Daylight Music
After the transformative opening night of Organ Reframed settle down for a lazy afternoon of music, tea and cake. Expect remarkable organ music curated by Arctic Circle, plus the warm welcome and touch of fun the Daylight Music series is famed for.
“The incredible quality of the music is foremost. When you couple that with the welcoming, almost homely, atmosphere and the stunning venue, it’s impossible to not fall in love with Daylight Music.” – A gig goer
Pay-What-You-Can. Suggested ticket price £5.
Listing link: http://bit.ly/or141017dm
Saturday 14 October
Organ Reframed: Low
with support by Claire M Singer
For the second night of Organ Reframed we are proud to present a new organ work, written and performed by Low. In their 25 year career to date, Low have garnered an array of praise from critics and artists alike. Their exploration of minimalist soundscapes and harmonies have inspired covers from the likes of Robert Plant and Mavis Staples, and their most recent album ‘Ones and Sixes’ was heralded as “one of the most impressive albums of their career” by MOJO.
As their first commissioned work for organ this is a new departure and further step forward for the band.
“As a band, we are currently writing and recording, experimenting with new voices and extremes. We are very excited about the chance to compose something new – something that will challenge us and allow us to further explore Union Chapel which we have loved for so long.” – Alan Sparhawk
World premiere / Commissioned by Organ Reframed.
Support on the night comes from Claire M Singer who will be performing works from her debut album Solas.
Tickets £20 | £17.50 UC members adv + bf
Ticket link: http://bit.ly/or141017
Sunday 15 October
Organ Reframed Cinema: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari with new score by Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie (Stars of the Lid & A Winged Victory for the Sullen)
Plus James McVinnie, LCO Soloists and the LCO choir
Organ Reframed 2017 closes with a night of classic silent film accompanied by a new score from the ambient drone mastermind Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie.
Considered the quintessential work of German Expressionist cinema, prepare for a spine-tingling experience in the grand Victorian Gothic setting of Union Chapel.
World premiere / Commissioned by Organ Reframed.
In partnership with the London Contemporary Orchestra.
Tickets £12.50 | £10 UC members adv + bf
Ticket link: http://bit.ly/or151017
13-15 October
Organ Reframed: Sound installation by Dawn Scarfe
Throughout the festival artist Dawn Scarfe’s site-specific installation will be in place exploring sensitivity and resonance – Accessible at all Organ Reframed events.
World premiere / Commissioned by Organ Reframed.
Full Festival Info: http://www.unionchapel.org.uk/about-us/organ-reframed
Supported by: Arts Council England, PRS Foundation, Spitfire Audio, Wire, London Contemporary Orchestra, Union Chapel Members & Friends of Union Chapel.
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