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We had a wonderful time celebrating the astonishing music of Kaija Saariaho this weekend in our most dramatic venue yet!

Around Saariaho included 110 years of music ranging across themes of symbolism, the natural world, and colours.

It was such a pleasure to be joined by two wonderful audiences for these performances. If you want to catch our next one, join us on the 12th or 13th June for music by Anna Clyne, Richard Causton, Brett Dean and more.

In the meantime, we’ll be posting some clips from Around Saariaho over the next few weeks…

#music #classicalmusic #newmusic #contemporary

We had a wonderful time celebrating the astonishing music of Kaija Saariaho this weekend in our most dramatic venue yet!

Around Saariaho included 110 years of music ranging across themes of symbolism, the natural world, and colours.

It was such a pleasure to be joined by two wonderful audiences for these performances. If you want to catch our next one, join us on the 12th or 13th June for music by Anna Clyne, Richard Causton, Brett Dean and more.

In the meantime, we’ll be posting some clips from Around Saariaho over the next few weeks…

#music #classicalmusic #newmusic #contemporary

Raspberried laughs and bleating lambs… 🐑

Midway through our rehearsals we had a chat with soprano Caroline Bourg about all things Ravel!

Join us on Saturday in St Pancras Clocktower to hear these beautiful, surreal songs.

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oguz | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

Raspberried laughs and bleating lambs… 🐑

Midway through our rehearsals we had a chat with soprano Caroline Bourg about all things Ravel!

Join us on Saturday in St Pancras Clocktower to hear these beautiful, surreal songs.

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oguz | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

“In the face of a fatal disease in my family, the blowing of the wind became the symbol of life to me, and the piece became a story of breathing…”

Join us this Saturday to hear our amazing flautist, Hannah, perform Saariaho’s Couleurs du vent.

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oguz | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

“In the face of a fatal disease in my family, the blowing of the wind became the symbol of life to me, and the piece became a story of breathing…”

Join us this Saturday to hear our amazing flautist, Hannah, perform Saariaho’s Couleurs du vent.

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oguz | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

Our Around Saariaho programme concludes with a work by her fellow spectral composer: Tristan Murail.

La Barque mystique is the second work of Murail’s that we will have performed. Inspired by Odilon Redon’s painting it embraces the French symbolist tradition and so is the perfect counterpart to Saariaho’s music.

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oguz | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

Our Around Saariaho programme concludes with a work by her fellow spectral composer: Tristan Murail.

La Barque mystique is the second work of Murail’s that we will have performed. Inspired by Odilon Redon’s painting it embraces the French symbolist tradition and so is the perfect counterpart to Saariaho’s music.

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oguz | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

It’s less than two weeks until we climb the clocktower above St Pancras Station to celebrate the iconic composer Kaija Saariaho!

At the centre of the programme is her luscious duet Oi Kuu for cello and bass clarinet, preceded by Yakamoz, a companion piece written by Ilayda Oguz.

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oguz | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

It’s less than two weeks until we climb the clocktower above St Pancras Station to celebrate the iconic composer Kaija Saariaho!

At the centre of the programme is her luscious duet Oi Kuu for cello and bass clarinet, preceded by Yakamoz, a companion piece written by Ilayda Oguz.

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oguz | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

Here’s our conductor, Josh, introducing the gorgeous Ravel songs that will open our next concert: Around Saariaho.

We’ll be joined by the fantastic soprano Caroline Bourg for this ravishingly beautiful music. Come along on April 11th to dive into this sensual, surreal world.

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oğuz | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

Here’s our conductor, Josh, introducing the gorgeous Ravel songs that will open our next concert: Around Saariaho.

We’ll be joined by the fantastic soprano Caroline Bourg for this ravishingly beautiful music. Come along on April 11th to dive into this sensual, surreal world.

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oğuz | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

We’re so excited to announce our next concert: Around Saariaho. Join us on April 11th and climb into the iconic clocktower above St Pancras station! ⏱️

To open the evening we’re joined by Caroline Bourg @caroline_bourg for some gorgeous Ravel. The programme continues with music by Tristan Murail, Ilayda Oğuş @ilayda.deniz.oguz , and Saariaho herself.

The concert will last around an hour and as the venue is very intimate we’re doing two sets, one at 6pm and one at 8.30pm. Perfect for a pre- or post-dinner outing!

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oğuş | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

📸 @sophiewilliams_photo

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

We’re so excited to announce our next concert: Around Saariaho. Join us on April 11th and climb into the iconic clocktower above St Pancras station! ⏱️

To open the evening we’re joined by Caroline Bourg @caroline_bourg for some gorgeous Ravel. The programme continues with music by Tristan Murail, Ilayda Oğuş @ilayda.deniz.oguz , and Saariaho herself.

The concert will last around an hour and as the venue is very intimate we’re doing two sets, one at 6pm and one at 8.30pm. Perfect for a pre- or post-dinner outing!

🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 6pm
🎟️ Saturday April 11th, 8.30pm
📍St Pancras Clocktower, Euston Road, NW1 2AR

Programme:
Maurice Ravel, arr. Joshua Ballance | Trois poèmes de Mallarmé
Kaija Saariaho | Nocturne for solo violin
Ilayda Oğuş | Yakamoz
Kaija Saariaho | Oi Kuu
Kaija Saariaho | Couleurs du vent
Tristan Murail | La Barque mystique

📸 @sophiewilliams_photo

#classicalmusic #concert #contemporarymusic #newmusic

The centrepiece for January’s concert was Steve Reich’s Double Sextet, a piece which we previously performed in 2022. Revisiting this mega masterpiece of a work was so exciting for us all - there’s nothing quite like the feeling of reaching the finale. Here it is from our concert in Oxford!

#newmusic #contemporarymusic #classicalmusic #music #concert

The centrepiece for January’s concert was Steve Reich’s Double Sextet, a piece which we previously performed in 2022. Revisiting this mega masterpiece of a work was so exciting for us all - there’s nothing quite like the feeling of reaching the finale. Here it is from our concert in Oxford!

#newmusic #contemporarymusic #classicalmusic #music #concert

Cracking start to 2026 so far!! We can hardly believe it’s been just over a month since our concerts in London and Oxford, performing one of our favourite programmes to date! We had a brilliant time performing works by Reich, Muhly, Mazzioli, Gellis, Finnisy, Kubota-Enright to warm and wonderful audiences- Big shout out to the London crowd who helped us sell out!
And if you couldn’t make it to either of the concerts (or just want to relive the experience all over again) do not fear! - stay tuned for some video highlights…

#madsong #madsongensemble #culture #newmusic #contemporarymusic classicalmusic music concert violin violinist piano pianist flute flautist clarinet clarinetist cello cellist percussion percussionist conductor composer 2026 london oxford reich mazzoli muhly finnissy premiere

Cracking start to 2026 so far!! We can hardly believe it’s been just over a month since our concerts in London and Oxford, performing one of our favourite programmes to date! We had a brilliant time performing works by Reich, Muhly, Mazzioli, Gellis, Finnisy, Kubota-Enright to warm and wonderful audiences- Big shout out to the London crowd who helped us sell out!
And if you couldn’t make it to either of the concerts (or just want to relive the experience all over again) do not fear! - stay tuned for some video highlights…

#madsong #madsongensemble #culture #newmusic #contemporarymusic classicalmusic music concert violin violinist piano pianist flute flautist clarinet clarinetist cello cellist percussion percussionist conductor composer 2026 london oxford reich mazzoli muhly finnissy premiere

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