Sam Cave (Guitars): Outcast and the Pursuit of Happiness

New works written for guitarist Sam Cave by Michael Finnissy, Christopher Fox, and John Croft are performed for the first time alongside resonant and intimate pieces by Lisa Illean, Alastair Putt, and Laurence Crane in this programme exploring the influence of landscape, the ocean, poetry, and plainsong.

Please note, this event is free to attend, but seats are limited, so please do sign up to attend, via the ‘register now’ button on the City website.

Programme

• Laurence Crane, Bobby J (1999)
• Michael Finnissy, Outcast (2021, 1st live performance)
• John Croft, Felix Namque (after Thomas Tallis) (2021, World Premiere)
• Christopher Fox, The Pursuit of Happiness (2020, World Premiere)
• Lisa Illean, Tiding (2021)
• Alastair Putt, Cuerdas (2017)