Spontonality

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On successive days these five master musicians from radically different traditions will push boundaries in this concert series/sound installation, devised and lead by Tim West at Kestle Barton. From linked solo improvisations on day one, the group will gradually combine in duets, trios and quartets, finishing with a group quintet performance. Free admission to visit the gallery and experience

On this final day there will be time for the  ‘audience’ to participate with the five. Work with total beginners has shown that inexperienced performers can and do create extraordinary music – unhindered by the need to prove themselves and freed from convention. The freshness of inexperience can invigorate the craftsmanship of experience – courage and attention are compulsory, all else is optional.

Friday October 10th                        Solo improvisations form a single linked thread.

Saturday October 11th                    All ten possible pairings – a six hour tag duet.

Tuesday October 13th                     The ten trios will be explored methodically.

Wednesday October 14th               In the morning the five quartets will play – one in one out. (In the afternoon the musicians visit a local school.)

Thursday October  15th                  A single tapestry of the whole group will span the day – musicians may come and go. From 2pm to 3pm there will be no boundary between the group and the audience. Participation is encouraged.

Note: On Thursday evening from 7.30 – 9.30 there will be a ‘conventional’ concert in the gallery by the members of Spontonality. See website or contact the gallery for more information.

There will also be an evening concert on Oct 15 at 7pm.