for cello, by cellists

Ben Michaels premieres a set of 6 solo cello works, written for him by 6 different cellist-composers. The concert will run in two sets with audio transitions between pieces.

Kit Downes; Kasei Valles
Laura Moody; Mandala
Jakob Kullberg; Single the Sky
Ayanna Witter-Johnson; Amethyst Sings
Zoë Martlew; Inila
Colin Alexander; Towards the Flame

The concert explores the versatile identity of the cello, through composers that play it. Each piece demonstrates how a cellist-composer's individual voice transforms the sound of the instrument. The works share inspiring, personal techniques each composer has discovered through playing, making the instrument work in new ways.  Hear pan-pipes, match strikes and gongs through 6 pieces for solo cello, written by cellists who are also jazz musicians, cross-genre singers, teachers and soloists.

A bar will open from 1930. The concert will start at 2000 and last approximately 90 minutes.

Tickets are sold on a choose-what-you-pay basis. Despite different prices, all seats are unreserved. Tickets sales support future recording costs. Tickets will also be available on the door.