The Ruffians: A View from the Banjo
Nov
20
7:30 PM19:30
Concert, The Ruffians, New music

The Ruffians: A View from the Banjo

A View from the Banjo is an offering from vocal trio The Ruffians (Miranda Ostler, Amy Kearsley & Hestor Dart), in collaboration with Amber Priestley and CN Lester. Three pieces for voices and noise makers (Priestley) – one of which is a new commission and world premiere – sit alongside settings of Gertrude Stein (Lester). This is an exercise in absurdity, a provocation of mundanity and a celebration of smallnesses. Through video installation, factory-like production lines and household objects, The Ruffians invite accidental, incidental and coincidental sounds onto the stage.

The first half of the concert will be Contemporary Vocal Sünds, a bold recital of new vocal music co-curated by Eleanor Westbrook and Oskar McCarthy. It explores what voices can do when freed from tradition, combining experimental vocal techniques, theatricality, and improvisation into a bold and captivating live experience that reimagines the dynamics between singers and audience.

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The Ruffians: United 4 Peace - A Woman's War
Feb
24
7:30 PM19:30
Soloist, The Ruffians, Concert, Choral

The Ruffians: United 4 Peace - A Woman's War

“A Woman’s War” tells the stories of women who had to flee Ukraine after the full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022. The effects of war are rarely communicated from female perspectives, and the impact on people outside of the front line is often overlooked. Kornélia and Natália conducted 12 detailed interviews with Ukrainian women, aged 19 to over 60. This production holds particular significance in revitalising the discussion around the Russo-Ukrainian War, that started in 2014, emphasising its urgency and contemporary relevance. Artistically, “A Woman’s War” takes inspiration from many traditions – including Ukrainian folk and choral music – and combines it with immersive sound design.

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