John Metcalfe | john-metcalfe.co.uk | Official

The official website of John Metcalfe with news, discography, live gigs, downloads, shop and more

26 February 2010

Matthew Barley plays John Metcalfe @ Kings Place

John Metcalfe takes over Hall One at Kings Place again in May 2010 for a collaboration with cellist Matthew Barley.

John Metcalfe Band & Matthew Barley Thu 13 May @ 7.30pm

The John Metcalfe Band plays tracks from cult albums Scorching Bay and A Darker Sunset, and previews material from a new album due for release later in the year. As ever the band features the wide-ranging exceptional talents of performers from differing musical backgrounds and for this concert will be inviting special guest musicians including cellist Matthew Barley to make a truly memorable evening.

Constant Filter - Fri 14 May @ 7.30pm

Matthew Barley launches his new CD of John Metcalfe compositions - many of them premiered this night. Prepare to be amazed at what the electric cello can do, retaining the soulful beauty of the classical cello but with kaleidoscopic extra dimensions of colour and voice created by cutting-edge music technology. Includes premieres for acoustic cello and piano with the rising star Ashley Wass, as well as new transcriptions of Schumann songs.

Duke Quartet & Matthew Barley - Sat 15 May @ 7.30pm

Matthew Barley joins John Metcalfe's adventurous Duke Quartet in a labyrinthine and magical musical journey: Metcalfe quintet premieres, and Beethoven and Bartok quartet movements will be seamlessly connected by electric cello improvisations based on suggestions from Metcalfe given in real time via a screen, visible to the audience. Subtle lighting and staging will complete the effect.

Tickets for all nights are available from Kings Place priced £15.50-29.50. Limited quantities of Saver Seats for each night are also available priced £9.50.

Labels: concerts, Duke Quartet, gigs, Matthew Barley