Keith Tippett spoke to us, over the phone, about his fast-approaching three night residency at the Vortex from the 15-17th August.<br/><br/>
Keith is bringing a number of exciting collaborations and music, starting with accompanying his wife <b>Julie Tippetts</b> as she recites her poetry, and a performance of his <i>String Quartet</i> and <i>Piano Quintet</b> (subtitled <b>Linuckia</b>, Tippett will play the piano part) by the <b>Elysian Quartet</b>.<br/><br/>
The 16th sees the world premiere of Tippett's new piece <i>The Nine Dances of Patrick O'Gonogon</i>, perhaps inspired by his Irish heritage, it features:<br/><br/>
<b>Fulvio Sigurtal</b> - trumpet/fluge<br/>
<b>Sam Maynel</b> - alto sax/clarinet/flute<br/>
<b>James Gardner-Batemanl</b> - alto sax/flute<br/>
<b>Kieran Mcleodl</b> - trombone<br/>
<b>Rob Harveyl</b> - trombone<br/>
<b>Tom Mccrediel</b> - bass<br/>
<b>Peter Faircloughl</b> - drums/perc<br/>
<b>Keith Tippettl</b> - piano/composer<br/><br/>
The night sees is described as an "evening of spontaneous composition". Keith Tippett and Julie Tippetts will we be joined by members of the Elysian Quartet (minus violinist <b>Emma Smith</b>) for free improv, "the architecture being complete when the last notes have decayed". This is the first time the ensemble have performed together.<br/><br/>
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