Debut Sounds: Memory Palace
Music and spoken word collide as composers collaborate with five talented poets from the New Poets Collective, each creating new works inspired by memory.
Memory is essential and intangible. We rely on it and yet it is unreliable. Memory is who we are. Or is it?
Explore the answers at an annual showcase of new works by the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Young Composers, featuring unique performances at the forefront of contemporary creativity, all under the mentorship of award-winning LPO Composer in Residence, Tania León.
A further celebration of emerging talent, the music is performed by an ensemble of musicians from the LPO Foyle Future Firsts Development Programme, alongside LPO players, conducted by LPO Fellow Conductor Juya Shin.
Exploring themes such as false memory, nostalgia, the memory of place and the idea of creating memorable experiences, this is sure to be an unforgettable night.
In collaboration with Southbank Centre’s Creative Engagement team and the National Poetry Library.
Performers
Players from the London Philharmonic Orchestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra Foyle Future Firsts
Juya Shin conductor
Repertoire
Johanna Gibson: Kingfisher Cay (poem)
Zach Reading: Waves (World premiere)
Pẹ̀lúmi Obasaju: The soul of memory (poem)
Niamh O'Donnell: LoveHate: Reminiscence (World premiere)
Erica Hesketh: Flood (poem)
Daniel Soley: Rumination (World premiere)
Gayathiri Kamalakanthan: Dad loved the water (poem)
Joy Nkoyo: Tamēssa (World premiere)
William Wyld: Something's burning (poem)
Jorge Ramos: SOHO (World premiere)
Need to know
For your visit
This event is held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre
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