Overview
Likened to Kate Bush, Anna Meredith and Bjork, Esther combines her love of folk, jazz, classical and all things in between in this brand new commission from Celtic Connections. Masterful instrumentalists Emma Lloyd (viola, violin), Patrick Kenny (trombone and alphorn), Esther Swift (harp and voice) and Owen Williams (multiple percussion and drums) share the stage with electronic musician Matthew Collings to explore intimate and epic soundscapes through rich harmonies, flowering textures, improvisations and pre-sampled soundscapes. Featuring settings of poems by Rachel McCrum, William Butler Yeats and Glasgow’s own Edwin Morgan.
Supported By
Commisioned by Celtic Connections New Voices
Creative Credits
Composer/Director/Lyricist: Esther Swift
Performers: Emma Lloyd, Patrick Kenny, Mathew Collings, Owen Williams, Esther Swift
Poem Words; “Problems to Sharpen The Young”: Rachel McCrum
Words; “One Cigarette” and “Sound Effects”: Edwin Morgan
Words; “Innisfree”: William Butler Yeats
Nov 18
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On Tour
Pianodrome at the Old Royal High
Old Royal High School, 5-7 Regent Road, Edinburgh EH7 5BL, UK
- August 10&17th
- August 23rd