Faster than sound

Christian Marclay - 1 October


01.10.11

Saturday 1 October
Christian Marclay, the Swiss-American visual artist and composer has won worldwide acclaim for his explorations of visual media and sound. Hot on the heels of winning the prestigious Golden Lion for best artist at the 2011 Venice Biennale, he comes to Aldeburgh Music for a specially commissioned performance piece.

Involving both regular and new collaborators, Steve Beresford, John Butcher, Mark Sanders, Alan Tomlinson, the new work uses found film footage and a local brass band, Suffolk Phoenix Brass.

Preceding the premiere is a separate performance of two other Marclay works, Ephemera performed by Steve Beresford and Manga Scroll (2010) interpreted by vocalist Elaine Mitchener.

Jerwood Kiln Studio, Snape 4pm (Ephemera, and
Manga Scroll) (ends approx 5.30pm)
Tickets £5

Snape Maltings 6.30pm (Christian Marclay
premiere) (ends approx 7.30pm) Tickets £10

The Marclay premiere at 6.30pm will partly take
place outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
(Please note there is no seating outdoors.)

Combination Ticket £12 (both events)

For more information visit www.aldeburgh.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01728 687110


 


 

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