GRAPHIC SCORES - Celebrating the art of music

A transatlantic vision of music from the 1950's to today, Graphic Scores offers an engaging and illuminating insight into the practice of graphic scores past and present. With innovative pianist Joanna MacGregor at the heart of a group of the UK's most original musicians, this specially created project celebrates the vitality of an inspiring area of music and art.

The programme spans contemporary classical, experimental and jazz, reflecting the broad range of composers who have explored the medium. Featuring music by British, Irish and American composers, works range from those with recognisable use of notation to highly abstract art works. Joining Joanna Macgregor on stage are vocalist Elaine Mitchener, trumpeter Tom Arthurs, cellist Oliver Coates and electronics artist Isambard Khroustaliov, performing works by George Crumb, Cathy Berberian, Fred Frith, John Cage, Wadada Leo Smith, Cornelius Cardew, Tom Phillips RA and Jennifer Walshe against the striking, visual backdrop of their projected scores.