Somewhere in the Middle is an amalgamation of folk, electronic and minimalist music performed live in collaboration with videographers and artists
Somewhere in the Middle will have something for everyone. Folk-songwriter trio, Alkevan, take their music into new territory; Nick Allen performs a new and exciting version of Steve Reich's Cello Counterpoint with video; and Richard Norris is joined by the other musicians to take his new electronic/classical work, Sensoria, into new avenues.
Performances will be accompanied by video from Diego Barazza.
Alkevan are Alan Harvey (vocals, Bodhran) Kevin Moffat (vocals, guitars) and Richard Norris (vocals, bass guitar, production). They are joined on this album by the amazing Matilda Harvey on violin and Anne Bowden on flute.
Nick Allen is a founder member of Modulus Quartet, performing original string quartet repertoire written in close collaboration with a number of international composers. Nick will be performing Steve Reich’s Cello Counterpoint, playing alongside 7 other versions of himself and specially made video.
Richard J Norris’ music has been performed at and by BBC, ITV, Channels 4 and 5, Young Vic, Southbank Centre, Albert Hall and he has contributed music to TV shows including The Crown and Bridgerton. Richard will be performing his new work, Sensoria, with music, video and collaborations.
“Spectacularly collaborative; all for one and one for all!
It touched my heart; the music opens something inside you
Utterly brilliant!
The collaborative variety and mix of music styles was just amazing
Captivating
‘Concentrating’ in a good way
The violin and cello just gives it a real distinction
Such a good strong sound
Highly recommend it
It allows those of us who don’t experience art and music to begin to appreciate it
We had a fabulous time
Cello was outstanding
Absolutely excellent
Brilliant: the whole thing was ace!
We loved it: where can we see you again?
Cello was particularly cinematic
I felt taken on a musical journey
Such a strong sense of community and atmosphere
Can’t thank you enough for a fabulous experience
Our baby loved it!
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