FRONTIERS+Andriessen
15-19 March 2010
Birmingham ConservatoireThis year our Frontiers+ Festival is dedicated
to the music of pioneering Dutch composer Louis Andriessen.
Louis Andriessen has been at the very forefront of contemporary music for nearly 40 years, creating a distinctive style which draws upon influences from minimalism and jazz to Stravinsky and modernism, often delivered with the power of a rock band.
Performances during the week come from an array of distinguished musicians, including the Smith Quartet, Monica Germino, Michaela Riener and Decibel (who will be in residence), alongside performances by students and tutors from Birmingham Conservatoire.
We are delighted that Louis Andriessen will be in residence, attending performances, working with student performers, giving masterclasses to composition students and receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University.
The Frontiers+Andriessen Festival is sponsored by
- The Embassy of The Netherlands
- PRS for Music Foundation
- RVW Trust
- The Holst Foundation
Click event titles for detailed information
Monday 15
- 1pm
FRONTIERS Platform
World premieres for saxophones, recorders and guitars.
Recital Hall, Free admission - 6pm & 8pm
Decibel: 1 &' 2
Two short concerts of world premieres composed by Conservatoire students.
Recital Hall, £5.50 (£3) each or both for £8 (£4)
- 12pm
Composers' Workshop with Louis Andriessen
Featuring works written for the same orchestration as Orkest de Volharding.
Adrian Boult Hall, £3 - 4pm
Andriessen In Conversation
With Ed McKeon (Music Producer, Third Ear).
New Lecture Theatre, £3 - 8pm
Smith Quartet
Our distinguished guest quartet presents Steve Reich's Triple Quartet with two student quartets, plus other works.
Recital Hall, £6 (£4)
- 2pm
BCMG Workshop
Five new student works performed by BCMG and discussed with Andriessen.
Recital Hall, £3 - 8pm
Intimate Andriessen
Solo and chamber works, featuring special guests Monica Germino (violin) and Michaela Riener (voice), plus a post-concert discussion.
Adrian Boult Hall, £6 (£4)
- 12.30pm
Stravinsky's Octet & The Soldier's Tale
An afternoon of Stravinsky with a hint of art, including music, dance and narration.
Recital Hall, £4 (£2 students) - 8pm
Decibel Play Andriessen
Decibel's final concert, during which they are joined by the Conservatoire's Percussion Department.
Adrian Boult Hall, £5.50 (£3)
- 12pm
Chamber Works of Andriessen
Woodpecker for percussion and other works, performed by staff and students.
Adrian Boult Hall, £5.50 (£3) - 7pm
A is for Andriessen
M is for Man, Music, Mozart and La Passione, plus a world premiere by Paul Newland. During this concert, an Honorary Doctorate of the University will be conferred on Louis Andriessen.
Adrian Boult Hall, £6 (£4)