Watch a film of Julian Joseph talking about his New Music 20×12 commission from HMDT – ‘The Brown Bomber’.
Book now to see this free event on Sunday 15 July, 1pm at Queen Elizabeth Hall.
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You can experience all 20 commissions across one weekend at Southbank Centre from 13-15 July. Don’t miss your chance to get involved in talks, debates and workshops, as well as a unique opportunity to book a one-to-one composer surgery with one of the New Music 20×12 composers.
PRS for Music Foundation’s New Music 20×12 is a UK-wide commissioning programme initiated by Jillian Barker and David Cohen, and delivered in partnership with the BBC, LOCOG and NMC Recordings.
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In 2 week’s time on Monday 25 July, we welcome Tim Whitehead and his Colour Beginnings Suite to Purcell Room. Tim is a very well-known jazz saxophonist, and has performed on the greatest stages in the Jazz world.
The original music written especially for this new show is inspired by the great British watercolour painter JMW Turner, and his Colour Beginnings collection. Tim spent almost 2 years researching the vaults of the Tate, and his favourite paintings will be projected during the performance.
World renowned trumpeter, Kenny Wheeler joins Tim and the Personal Standards Quartet for this special show.
What do you fear the most and why?
Another three years of the ConDems.They appear to have no mandate, no integrity, and no humanity but plenty of desperation and self interest
Which mobile number do you call the most?
Linda, my wife’s
What – or where – is perfection?
In the sky most days, especially after rain.
Who is your favourite hero from fiction (book/comic/film/opera) – and why?
John Steinbeck’s Doc in Cannery Row. He’s intelligent, wise, naive, loving, compassionate, humorous and he likes beer.
What’s your favourite ritual?
Pulling my boat by bike down to the Thames and sliding it into the water off the launching trolley.
Which living person do you most admire (and why)?
The disability rights activist Micheline Mason. She is an inspirational human. The social model of disability is a light on the world.
What other talent or skill would you like to possess?
Either to be a very skilled watercolourist or dinghy sailor. I’m working on both (but not enough)
Tell us about a special memory you have of Southbank Centre?
Years ago being thrown out. A Stanley Jordan fan called my daughter a brat (for eating crisps) and my wife squirted her juice in his face.
If you could programme your ideal Southbank Centre show, which artists (living or dead) would you bring together?
Fritz Kreisler with the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, Keith Jarrett with John Coltrane, Word Of Mouth with Jaco Pastorius ,Shorter and co.
What’s your favourite website?
The one under the shed roof in the back garden.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
This could be the day you’ve been waiting for.
What is the most played piece of music on your MP3 player or in your CD collection?
Allegria by Wayne Shorter.”She Moves Through The Fair”,a beautiful statement of English folk by an American (who loves science fiction!)
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