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Surge

2023 | c. 4 minutes | Two Spatially Separated Trios

Instrumentation: Trio 1: Flute, Clarinet, Harp; Trio 2: Vibraphone, Viola, Double Bass

First performed by students of the Royal Academy of Music alongside members of Riot Ensemble at the Royal Academy of Music, 3rd May 2023.

Recording

Released by October House Records on Ways of Watching, an album of graphic score pieces written and performed by students of the Royal Academy of Music alongside members of Riot Ensemble.

Preview

Programme Note

Surge is about surges of the tide. In this piece the performers respond to painted images of blue and red shapes growing and fading, like the tide swelling in and out.

Performances

21st October 2023

Members of Riot Ensemble alongside Sam Becker, Hyelim Kim and Vicky Lester

St Mary-at-Hill, City of London

3rd May 2023

Students of the Royal Academy of Music alongside members of Riot Ensemble

The Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone

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