Emily Levy & Matthew Bourne: Mercury Songs
Performer-composers Emily Levy and Matthew Bourne present a new work that recasts British folk traditions for today.
Award-winning performer-composers Emily Levy and Matthew Bourne’s new work for five-piece ensemble, with experimental orchestration and rich vocal textures.
Mercury Songs is inspired by Bradford-born Julia Varley, a 20th-century activist for women’s and worker’s rights. It is a subversive reimagining of British folk traditions in a post-#MeToo world.
Part of New Music Biennial, this event includes two performances of the same work and a short interview with the creative team in between the two, enabling audiences to experience the second performance with greater insight into the creative process.
Credits
Emily Levy composer, voice, electronics
Matthew Bourne composer, piano, moog, synth, cello
Aby Vulliamy voice, viola
Nick Rasle voice, guitar
Michael Bardon double bass
Performers
Emily Levy voice, electronics
Aby Vulliamy voice, viola
Nick Rasle voice, guitar
Matthew Bourne piano, moog
Michael Bardon cello
Repertoire
Emily Levy: [with Matthew Bourne]: Mercury Songs (London premiere)
Need to know
This event is free, but ticketed. Seating is unallocated and tickets don’t guarantee entry: admission is on a first-come, first-served basis for those with tickets. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
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This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre
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