The Hermes Experiment
Kings Place, London, 6.30pm
Following the critical acclaim of their debut album HERE WE ARE, award-winning contemporary quartet The Hermes Experiment release their second album, SONG, this Autumn on Delphian Records. The disc is an eclectic collection of song commissions written for the quartet and songs newly arranged by members of the ensemble from different styles and eras. This concert celebrates the launch of SONG, with pieces from the album as well as two new commissions by Laura Moody and Tom Coult.
Barbara Strozzi (arr. Werner), Tradimento
Clara Schumann (arr. Pashley), Liebst du um Schönheit
Philip Venables, A Photograph
Laura Moody, Rilke Songs (world premiere)
Tom Coult, I Find Planets (world premiere)
Robin Haigh, Kalimotxo
Soosan Lolavar, Mah Didam
Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Draw the Line
Emily Hall (arr. Pashley), Befalling
Olivia Chaney (arr. Schofield), Roman Holiday
Anna Meredith (arr. Schofield), Fin like a Flower
Oliver Leith, Uh huh Yeah