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Hypnotic resonance, experimental electronics and free improvisation come together with half a tonne of bronze in an evening of immersive and ambient music, marking the release of The Harmonic Canon Remixes.

Composer Dominic Murcott presents a special new version of The Harmonic Canon featured alongside an ambient DJ set from DJ NikNak.

Murcott has re-imagined his award-winning work for percussion duo and a giant custom-made bell to include multi-channel electronics, extended improvisation and audience participation. The performers and the bell will be central to the space and audience members are invited to move around, sit or lie down as they experience the music. The event marks a final ceremonial outing for The Harmonic Canon before the bell leaves to tour the US.

Otherworldly soundscapes are conjured from the bell by percussionists Gosia Kepa and Rhys Davies, moving from complex cross-rhythms to expansive drones and meditative improvisation. The duo are joined in a free improvisation by Morad Kashef on Azerbaijani Tar (a plucked string instrument similar to a lute) and participating members of the audience.

Those who are interested in taking part in the performance are invited to join our pre-concert workshop, where Dominic will guide participants through the piece in an informal rehearsal. No musical training or experience is required to take part and instruments will be provided.

The evening will close with an ambient set from experimental turntablist DJ NikNak, combining field recordings with dub delays and complex Turntablism techniques.

The Harmonic Canon Remixes is out on digital and limited-edition vinyl from Thursday 30 June, featuring remixes from Loraine James, Lone Taxidermist (Natalie Sharp), Sean O-Hagan (High Llamas) and John McEntire (Tortoise).

TICKETS

Concession £8, Advance £12, On the door £15, Pay what you can

Ticket price includes refreshments.

Pay What You Can means if price is a barrier to your attendance or you’re able to contribute more for your ticket then you can choose your ticket price.

Nonclassical is a charity dedicated to supporting emerging artists creating new and exciting music and making it accesssible to all. Our events programme is not profitable – the average cost of putting on this event per attendee is £28.50. Anything you are able to donate in addition to your ticket purchase will be gratefully received.

Access

Companion tickets are available free of charge to those who require additional support and/or assistance during the course of an emergency evacuation. 

Stephen Lawrence Gallery provides full access for those with disabilities.

Covid-19

The safety of our audience, artists and staff always comes first. We will be operating at reduced capacity to allow for appropriate distancing. We are constantly reviewing the situation regarding Covid-19 and will take extra measures to keep everybody safe where necessary. Please send any queries to sophie@nonclassical.co.uk. 

Refund Policy

If you are no longer able to attend we will accept refunds requested up to 48 hours before the performance. If you find you’re unable to attend within 48 hours of the performance (for example: due to a positive coronavirus test), please contact sophie@nonclassical.co.uk and we will happily exchange your ticket for another Nonclassical event of your choice (subject to ticket prices and availability).

Nonclassical is grateful for support from Samuel Gardner Memorial Trust, Trinity Laban and the University of Greenwich.