More Strings Times Four - A tribute to David Bedford
When
8 March 2012
Concert begins at 8pm, introductory talk at 7pm.
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Where
Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
Details
Following the success of the first Severnside Composers Alliance concert at Arnolfini in November 2011, the Bristol Ensemble String Quartet returns with a concert that pays tribute to David Bedford, leading British composer and former BASCA director, who died in October 2011.
Famous for early collaborations with Mike Oldfield and Kevin Ayers, David straddled the worlds of rock and contemporary classical music. His 2nd String Quartet, written in 1998, combines lyricism with fast-moving virtuosity rising to a dramatic climax.
The concert includes world premieres of three other quartets, composed by Steven Kings, David Simmonds, and John Pitts.
Tickets will shortly be available online at http://www.arnolfini.org.uk/, or you can book now by calling 0117 917 2300.
