Gazelle Twin and London Contemporary Orchestra
British Library, London.
Gazelle Twin and London Contemporary Orchestra
Friday 1 November 2024, British Library Entrance HallOne of the most enigmatic artists of our times returns to the London stage, for a November night of dark magic in the grand Entrance Hall of the British Library, together with London Contemporary Orchestra
Plus Laura Cannell performing Rituals of Hildegard Reimagined.
14+ only. 14s to 15s must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets.
More information about Gazelle Twin and London Contemporary Orchestra tickets
Gazelle Twin’s astonishing fourth album, Black Dog (Invada Records, 2023) was conceived from memories of her childhood home, and the nightmare of a looming presence within. Moving from delicate tenderness to doom-driven power, the songs of Black Dog are reworked by Gazelle Twin with Max de Wardender, for the London Contemporary Orchestra, conducted by Robert Ames. This is a special live event, exploring new depths of ghostly intensity.
To open the event experience music of raw beauty and ancient minimalism from composer and multi-instrumentalist Laura Cannell, whose new album Rituals of Hildegard Reimagined, includes the broken down and reconstructed music of the 12th Century polymath Hildegard von Bingen.
As a unique bonus, attendees for the event will also be able to see the new British Library exhibition, Medieval Women: in their own words, included in the event ticket. Arrive early to meet these women from another time, through rare manuscripts, letters and records.
Doors open 19:30. On stage times to be announced later.
The performance is also a curtain raiser for the British Library’s Tales of the Weird: An Autumnal Festival: a celebration of strange, uncanny and horror writing taking place on Saturday 2 November.
14+ only. 14s to 15s must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a standing event.
Discounts available for BL Members, students and under 26s
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