Borough New Music Series 4 – ‘Islands’

This concert explores the sonic world of bass clarinet and bass flute. The flautist Carla Rees, who has developed an international reputation for her innovative work, is joined by the clarinettist Ian Mitchell (branded ‘outstanding’ by BBC Music Magazine) for a programme that features the work of the London composer Robert Percy, alongside contemporaries. They are joined by pianist Clare Simmonds for the world premiere of Tom Ingoldsby’s beguiling work, ‘The Cathedral’ and a version of Robert Percy’s ‘Beacons’ for piano, clarinet and flute, in which the compositional process is shared between composer and performers. Programme: Robert Percy (b. 1961) – Touching the Void (WORLD PREMIERE)
Dan Kessner (b. 1946) – Genera
Robert Percy (b. 1961) – New work (WORLD PREMIERE)
Tom Ingoldsby (b. 1957) – The Cathedral (WORLD PREMIERE)
Robert Percy (b. 1961) – Beacons (version for piano, flute and clarinet)