Always, Already There: The Ensemble and Pamela Z

Jack Sheen conducts the newly-formed Always, Already There Ensemble in three UK premieres of work by Marisse Cato (UK), Charles Uzor (Switzerland) and Corie-Rose Soumah (Canada). Chris Clarke joins as soloist for Charles Uzor’s sumptuous new harp concerto Qualia, while Corie Rose Soumah’s Tossed Lilacs is inspired by small moments of wonder and spirituality, from the taste of clementines on the tongue to the strings of the Kora.

The evening culminates in a rare solo performance of works by legendary American vocal pioneer and electronic artist Pamela Z, famed for making works for voice, electronics, samples, gesture activated MIDI controllers, and video.








Produced by the Barbican in partnership with the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Part of Always, Already There Weekender.

Always, Already There has received generous support from SHM Foundation, Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation and Trevor Fenwick & Jane Hindley and additional support from Reece Ewing.

The UK premiere of Corie Rose Soumah's Tossed Parachutes of Lilacs and Lungs has received additional support from the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom.

Barbican Classical Music Programme receives major support from Marcus Margulies and additional support In Memory of John Murray.







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