Since 2009, SHADWELL has always been about bringing hugely talented young musicians together to perform: in theatres and concert halls; in churches, gardens and warehouses; live, on the TV, and now, online. 

From the Octagon, Queen Mary University, SHADWELL Ensemble’s inaugural concert features a programme devised by its fantastic players, with pieces that celebrate space, distance, togetherness and joy in music making.

Introduced by Love Ssega, the event will feature conversations with some of the evening’s performers and composers.

The programme:

Charles Ives The Unanswered Question — Barbara Monk Feldman Verses for Vibraphone — György Kurtág Ligatura-Message to Frances-Marie

Richard Baker Learning to Fly (soloist: Oliver Pashley) — Cassandra Miller Perfect Offering

Julius Eastman Stay On It  (arr. Joe Qiu)

The performers

George Barton — Rosie Bergonzi — Hannah Black — Phil Collingham — Finnegan Downie Dear — Francisco Gomez — Anna Hashimoto— Jessamy Holder — Elena Marigomez — Imogen Morrall — Gwyn Owen — Oliver Pashley —Amy Roberts — Fra Rustumji — Jordan Sian — Kay Stephen

About SHADWELL

SHADWELL is a music theatre company based in East London.

We unlock the future of live performance, opening doors to new audiences, creators, and collaborators. We empower world-class composers, singers, and instrumentalists, to engage diverse, intergenerational audiences. Above all, we create unforgettable performances, live and online.

Photo Credit: Julius Eastman Playing the Violin © 1975, 2017 Chris Rusiniak