BRUNILDA CONCERTS: YEAR OF BRITISH MUSIC

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YEAR OF BRITISH MUSIC

2017: THE YEAR OF BRITISH MUSIC AT CASA DE MÚSICA OF PORTO

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Throughout 2017 and with the support of the British Council, the Casa da Música of Porto is featuring the best of British music in its regular symphonic and chamber music seasons and within its educational programmes.

We'll cover the key events from the Year of British Music and introduce you to some of Britain's most important emerging composers in our new series of newsletters.

The Year of British Music at Casa da Música in Porto, opened with an intense programme of activities; you can watch the highlights of the opening weekend here

COMPOSERS PROFILE

We'll bring you interviews with the most exciting British composers throughout the year. First off, meet Daniel Kidane and Emily Howard, two of the four British composers who were in Porto for the opening weekend of the Year of British Music at Casa da Música, Porto.

DANIEL KIDANE

MUCH OF MY MUSIC TODAY IS INFLUENCED BY MULTICULTURALISM AND STRANDS OF URBAN MUSIC. I'M ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN THE INTERACTION OF LANGUAGE ... AND THE IDEA OF THE VERNACULAR IN MUSIC IS ALSO SOMETHING THAT INTERESTS ME, IN THE SENSE OF CREATING MUSIC THAT REACHES A WIDER AUDIENCE.
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Read more about Daniel's thoughts on music and society here

BIOGRAPHY

Often drawing from experiences from his own background and upbringing, Kidane's compositions explore social narratives, especially multilingual interactions in everyday life.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

10 November 2017: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. World premiere of the work "Zulu" performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Cristian Macelaru.

EMILY HOWARD

IT'S THE RESULTING COLLISION AND UNION OF DISPARATE IDEAS FROM DIVERSE SOURCES THAT EXCITES ME, AND THE SUBSEQUENT TRANSLATION OF THESE HYBRID IDEAS INTO SOUND IS ESSENTIALLY THE CRUX OF MY CREATIVE PROCESS.

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Read more about Emily's thoughts on how she writes music and her future projects

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BIOGRAPHY

Born in Liverpool, Emily's music is known for its particular connection with science. Her works are commissioned, performed and broadcast internationally by festivals and ensembles including the BBC Proms, the London Symphony Orchestra ...

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

28 September 2017. "The Music of Proof" at New Scientist Live 2017. World premiere of a new work for string quartet: "a poetic translation of mathematical ideas into sound".

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