Always, Already There Ensemble and Pamela Z

Join us for a night of two halves: the Always, Already There Ensemble presents UK premieres by Charles Uzor, Corie-Rose Soumah and Marisse Cato, next to a solo set from electronic artist Pamela Z.

Jack Sheen conducts the newly-formed Always, Already There Ensemble in three UK premieres of work by Marisse Cato (UK), Charles Uzor (Switzerland) and Corie-Rose Soumah (Canada). Chris Clarke joins as soloist for Charles Uzor’s sumptuous new harp concerto Qualia, while Corie Rose Soumah’s Tossed Lilacs is inspired by small moments of wonder and spirituality, from the taste of clementines on the tongue to the strings of the Kora.The evening culminates in a rare solo performance of works by legendary American vocal pioneer and electronic artist Pamela Z, famed for making works for voice, electronics, samples, gesture activated MIDI controllers, and video.

Always, Already There is the first UK edition of George Lewis’s Afrodiasporic Incubator project. Curated by vocalist and composer Elaine Mitchener, in partnership with Guildhall School of Music & Drama. It explores the radical, varied and richly experimental work of Afrodiasporic composers, past and present.

Programme

Marisse Cato ELASTIC(mother) (UK premiere)
Charles Uzor Qualia for Harp and ensemble (UK premiere)
Corie Rose Soumah Tossed Parachutes of Lilacs and Lungs (UK premiere)
Solo set by Pamela Z Other Rooms works for solo voice, electronics and video
Quatre Couches Flare Stains Typewriter Declaratives Badagada Syrinx Sixteen Actions La Vapeur / Le Corps Unknown Person (from Baggage Allowance)Other Rooms Scared Song

Performers

Pamela Z vocals
Chris Clarke harp
Jack Sheen conductor
Always, Already There Ensemble