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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 Guildhall School Contemporary music

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

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available