Living Room in London

releases:

Living Room in London SWR 37/12

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A pioneering fusion of the first bass clarinet & hang duo in the world

'Living Room' and a string trio with musicians from the Solstice Quartet

and the London Symphony Orchestra.

(click on the cover for more information, prelisten and buy the album)

musicians:

Manu Delago ~ Hang

Christoph Pepe Auer ~ Bass Clarinet/Saxophone

Ellie Fagg ~ Violin

Tom Norris ~ Violin/Viola/Guitar

Gregor Riddell ~ ‘Cello

reviews:

“The most intriguing musical fusion I’ve heard” (Richard Morrison, The Times)

“A strikingly fresh, beautifully tempered chamber group… with a wide remit… bold original writing from the musicians themselves…utterly absorbing” (Rob Adams, The Herald)

“I've never heard anything quite like this… it is one of my musical highlights of the year” (Tam Pollard, Cygnet Theatre)

"Living Room seem to me a fascinating and truly contemporary ensemble able to move in and out of various genres, and listening to them I'm also very impressed by the quality of their their playing. But above all they are the kind of ensemble I want to work with because they are keen to collaborate and create together, and I would like to make a piece that truly belongs to them." (Peter Wiegold)

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Living Room in London is the only quintet of its kind consisting of Bjork's percussionist, 'Austrian jazz newcomer of the year' and a string trio with musicians of the Solstice Quartet and the London Symphony Orchestra. All members compose for the ensemble and have commissioned new works from numerous composers including Peter Wiegold, Milton Mermikides and David Ibbett. Their performances have included Kings Place, LSO St Luke's, Klangspuren Festival (Austria), the ICA, Club Inegales, Vortex and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With the support of the Musicians Benevolent Fund they released their debut album with SessionWork Records in January 2012 with a critically acclaimed sold out concert at Kings Place and following tour in the UK, Germany and Austria. Upcoming plans include performances at the National Portrait Gallery, NonClassical, Platform 33, Hendon Festival and a new commission from Cevanne Horrocks-Hopayian.

on tour:

06.05.2012 - Hendon Music Festival - London (UK) Start tba

07.05.2012 - Brunel Museum, Great Entrance Hall, London (UK) - 8pm (7.30 doors)

Tickets: www.wegottickets.com

17.05.2012 - Vibe Bar, Brick Lane - London (UK) Start 8.15pm

Tickets: www.wegottickets.com

18.05.2012 - Brunel Museum, Great Entrance Hall, London (UK) - 8pm(7.30 doors)

Tickets: www.wegottickets.com