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Ensemble Bash

In Residence at Guildhall School

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Ensemble Bash percussion quartet spelling out the word 'Bash' with their bodies

Innovative British percussion quartet Ensemble Bash showcases an eclectic programme with Guildhall Percussion Group.

Formed in 1992, the British percussion quartet Ensemble Bash has a reputation as one of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking chamber ensembles, mixing traditional music of West Africa with contemporary classical, jazz and music theatre.

As part of their Guildhall residency they’ll showcase Wali and Kumpo drumming, traditional Siwe Bell Music, Max Roach’s Rumble in the Jungle, plus works by Graham Fitkin, John Cage, Peter McGarr and recent Guildhall graduate Tom Gimson. Don’t miss what’s guaranteed to be a thrillingly loud evening of music.

Tagged with: Classical music Contemporary music Guildhall School

Photo: Samuel Benjafield

Programme

Siwe Bell Music & Obonu Traditional Ghanaian, arr Afadina Tsikpa, Emmanuel Osei Awuku & Ensemble Bash
Peter McGarr Time Horizons
Omar Clay arr Stephen Hiscock Max Roach’s Rumble in the Jungle (from M’Boom)
Peter Garland Apple Blossom
Wali Traditional Djembé Drumming from Guinea arr Paulinus Bosie & Ensemble Bash
Tom Gimson Crack (world premiere)
Graham Fitkin Hook
John Cage Third Construction
Kumpo Traditional Drumming from Senegal arr Paulinus Bosie & Ensemble Bash
‘Ensemble Bash make playing percussion the coolest, noisiest and funniest occupation on earth.‘
The Times

Milton Court Concert Hall

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