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Des Oliver Jerwood Composer+ Showcase

,LSO St Luke's
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Des Oliver explores the influences and provocateurs that have shaped his music, from the radical artistry of Julius Eastman to the mentorship of composers Steve Martland and Dominique Le Gendre.

Julius Eastman, a pioneer of the Fluxus movement, seamlessly fused uptown and downtown contemporary music to create sonic landscapes reminiscent of free-form jazz. Eastman’s unapologetic and radical approach to the concert hall, coupled with his vibrant persona, exuded a sense of urgency that was reflected in his compositions. While many of Eastman’s scores have been lost over time, Des Oliver’s transcription of some of Eastman’s rarest works will allow you to experience the music of an influential artist. 

Plus hear Des Oliver’s original compositions, including the world premiere of his latest piece, a playful and rhythmic composition for piano, bass clarinet, marimba, and accordion.

Oliver also transports us to the Caribbean Islands with his mentor, Dominique Le Gendre’s piece that spans centuries of culture through music, art, and dance.

Tagged with: Classical music Contemporary music

The concert will finish at approximately 8.45pm, including a 20-minute interval.

LSO Jerwood Composer+ is generously supported by Jerwood Arts

The scheme supports early career composers in programming, planning and delivering chamber-scale concerts in the Jerwood Hall at LSO St Luke’s, including work of their own developed through the scheme.

Programme

  • Des Oliver   My Secret Garden
  • Dominique le Gendre   Songs and Dances of the Islands – Suite No 2 for piano and clarinet in three movements
  • Des Oliver   "Iconoclast"
  • Julius Eastman (trans Des Oliver)   Piano Piece I-IV
  • Julius Eastman   Joy Boy
  • Des Oliver   American Phoenix (world premiere)

Performers

  • Scott Lygate   clarinet
  • Sam Walton   percussion
  • Eliza McCarthy   piano
  • Miloš Milivojević   accordion
  • Kennedy Junior Mutanga   dancer

LSO St Luke's

Location
161 Old St
London
EC1V 9NG

Nearby public transport
The closest London Underground station is Old Street.The nearest National Rail station is Old Street (for Great Northern services), with Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Blackfriars and City Thameslink all within walking distance. Bus services running to LSO St Luke's are 55, 243 (stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271. 

Car and bicycle parking
The nearest paid car parking is at the Barbican. There are occasionally disabled parking spaces available at the venue, but these must be booked in advance by calling LSO St Luke's on 020 7490 3939. The nearest TfL Bicycle Hire docking station is at Old Street tube station.