New Words, New instruments, New Duos

Song has played a central role to the development of music and language. With today’s continuing evolution of technology, the song tradition has an opportunity to evolve in new and exciting ways.

To celebrate this history and potential future, Drake Music Scotland and the Disabled Artist Network have commissioned seven composers from Scotland and the Nordics to compose new works for voice and digital instruments.

This collaboration between nations, and between disabled and non-disabled artists, is a fascinating chance to see how composers from across Northern Europe approach such a unique musical opportunity.

Programme

• Stefan Sand Groves (Denmark): SÓL, STATTU KYR 
• Sigrid Anita Haugen (Norway): Eikhogjen 
• Clare Johnston (Scotland): New Work 
• Sonia Allori (Scotland): Robots and Dinosaurs 
• Stuart MacRae (Scotland): Placenames of Skye 
• Nino Håkannson (Sweden): There is a bordstennisbord within the hobby room of my apartment complex (!)  
• Ewan MacKay (Scotland): Flow Gently 

Performers

• Colin Levin (baritone)
• Rhona Smith (digital harp)
• Karen Sutherland (digital instruments)
• Clare Johnston (ipad)

50 minutes

Free, unticketed

Partners: Drake Music Scotland, Disabled Artist Network

Supported by: Danish Ministry of Culture, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, University of Glasgow, Vaughan Williams Foundation