SoundFjord will focus on the use of visual elements with reference to standard notation and will extend this format outwards to notations that may not have any connection to the stave or to quavers or semibreves. Representations of melody and form will depend on the relationships of composer, performer, and listener.
The evening will feature an eclectic mix of performance complimented by works made for screen, and on paper. The audience will be given the opportunity to listen to scores and look at the objects, drawings and notation the works have been realised from. Visitors will also be able to talk to the performers and to ask questions about their performances and how they themselves became interested in extending their musical vocabulary.

“Late Winter/ Early Spring” were created at the same time as the tsunami and the earthquake hit the shores of Japan. It was the late winter and early spring. It was initially an idea in mind: two semi composed, half improvised pieces for four players: clarinet, flute, piano, bass. Something ‘airy’, close to contemporary music. [...]