Percussion and eletronica collective led by British percussionist Joby Burgess, incorporating sound design by Matthew Fairclough and visuals by Kathy Hinde.
Students and Kartanzjan: €15 for both Sat 11 and Sun 12 October events
MODERN MUSIC DAYS (MMD) is a new initiative committed to promote the performance and understanding of 20th century and contemporary music in Malta.
MMD is part of the Valletta 2018 Cultural Programme in the run up to the European Capital of Culture year. MMD is organised by Teatru Manoel and the Malta Association for Contemporary Music with the support of the Ministry for Finance.
Artistic Director: Ruben Zahra.
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The MMD events for 2014 are as follows:
Modern Music Days | Choir & Organ (UK / Malta)
St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta, Sunday 12th October, 8PM
Featuring organist Glen Dempsey & choir Schola Cantorum Jubilate
Works by: Leonard Bernstein, Benjamin Britten, Bob Chilcott, Philip Glass, David Lang, Olivier Messiaen, Christopher Muscat, John Tavener and Ruben Zahra
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Modern Music Days | Ensemble (Czech Republic / Malta)
Venue to be confirmed, 30th November, 8PM
Musicians from the Brno Contemporary Orchestra in collaboration with local musicians – conductor: Pavel Šnäjdr
Works by: Pierre Boulez, Guillaume Connesson, Trevor Grahl, György Ligeti, Witold Lutosławski and Iannis Xenakis
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Modern Music Days | Toi Toi
Teatru Manoel, Tue 2nd Dec – Fri 5th Dec, 9:30 – 12:00
Workshops, improvisation classes and inter-active sessions for students between the ages of 8-12. Children will explore the world of prepared piano, recycled percussion, sound sculptures and electronic music leading to a collective composition and performance.
