Two instrumentalists from different sides of the globe present atmospheric approaches to traditional sounds in contemporary contexts in this double-bill line-up
While his main instrument is the clarinet, Zimpel also employs the use of organs and the khaen (a proto-harmonica from Laos), creating a knotty bed of interlocking notes over which his clarinet soars. The result is a distinct offering of contemporary minimalism, with echoes of Moondog, Terry Riley and John Coltrane.
It’s a sonic environment not a million miles away from the one created by South Korean composer and instrumentalist Park Jiha. She breathes new life into ancient instruments, performing on piri (a cousin of the oboe), yanggeum (hammered dulcimer), and saenghwang (mouth organ). With them, she combines Korean traditional music, jazz and contemporary classical to create hypnotic and occasionally frenzied compositions.
Chelsea History Festival 2024 🗓
Returning for its sixth year and featuring a brilliant blend of storytellers and performers from different walks of life, this year's festival will once again feature talks on aspects of Polish history including Clare Mulley on the incredible story of wartime resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka, aka ‘Agent Zo’ – the only woman to parachute from Britain to Nazi German-occupied Poland.
25
09.2024
29
09.2024
Events, History
Eurolis Seminar 2024 🗓
The annual seminar from the association of librarians and information professionals from France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Spain and the UK with this year's topic on Gender Stereotypes in Children's Literature.
22
11.2024
Events, Literature
Tomasz Zyrmont + Maciek Pysz @ Bulls
A dynamic jazz duet, combining Tomasz's masterful piano skills with Maciek's distinctive guitar artistry. Both musicians bring a wealth of experience and a unique blend of styles to their performances, creating a captivating and memorable musical experience.
20
09.2024
Events, Music