JANE CHAPMAN - WIRED AT THE SPITZ
Images by renowned photographer Norman McBeath
CD - WIRED (NMC) released 02/09
Collaboration with Sonic Arts Research Unit (SARU), Oxford Brookes University.
Amplification, live interactive electronics, improvisation, visual imagery, club atmosphere. All this feels very 'baroque' in a 21st century way. These exciting works are by serious and passionate composers who have all ventured into new territory. The harpsichord is made more 'real' in this environment; its intrinsic qualities are extended, heightened, explored, subverted, intensified and celebrated. This instrument has a distinct presence, so does electronic gear; put them together, and an intriguing world emerges.
Amplified harpsichord with live and interactive electronics and analogue and digital signal processors. World premieres by Paul Dibley, Sam Hayden, Paul Newland, Sohrab Uduman, Roger Redgate, Michael Vaughan, Paul Whitty, alongside classic works by Gyorgy Ligeti and Kaija Saariaho.
Ambient music by Jane Chapman
THE SPITZ -109 Commercial St London E1
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WIRED 2
WIRED with DANCE
CUTTING EDGE SERIES Warehouse/London 12 November 2009
13 Theed Street
London SE1 8ST
Tube: Waterloo
WIRED 2
Jane Chapman - harpsichord
Gregoire A. Meyer- dancer/choreographer
with sound artist - Nick Rothwell
visuals - Norman McBeath, Paul Whitty
choreography - Melanie Simpson
Solo miniatures and works with electronics from the WIRED collection
World premiers with dance by Paul Newland, Nick Rothwell, Paul Whitty Contemporary classic with dance by Louis Andriessen
WIRED 2
This project continues the exciting and innovative development of repertoire for harpsichord and electronics, bringing new audiences to contemporary music.
Following the recent release of WIRED by NMC - the first CD of it's kind by a British harpsichordist, my aim is to build on its success and creative inspiration, and to place the harpsichord in yet another context.
This concert presents new aspects of the harpsichord combined with contemporary dance. It builds on an ever evolving repertoire and creative approach to performance developed by leading artists and composers. From the short, intense, finely-wrought acoustic miniature, to the physical, sensual quality of the sound produced by the strings alone, the harpsichord becomes something almost unrecognisable ? a clattering humming percussive instrument, a distorted sound box.
The transformation of the sound through electronics leads us into different environments, sometimes climaxing into something brutal and uncompromising, sometimes delicate, haunting, breathy... Chameleon-like and rhythmically pushy, this vast palette of sounds liberates the instrument and the performers.
Dancer, musician and composer collaborate to explore new worlds.
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KEYNOTE +
The unique multi-keyboard project Keynote + (Kate Ryder/Jane Chapman) explores the interface between early and modern instruments and cutting edge new music, and examines the fascinating sound world and subtle sonorities of prepared piano, harpsichord, clavichord, and miniature instruments with visual imagery and sound installations.
Keynote + gave a sellout concert in 2006 for the prestigious BMIC Cutting Edge concert series in London, performing ten premieres from a broad spectrum of some of today's most creative transatlantic musical voices, to critical & audience acclaim. They were invited to be artists in residence at Berkeley University, California in April 2007, giving concerts and seminars representing British music, and commissioning new works from young American composers. They have since returned in 2008 performing at Hertz Hall.
As experienced lecturers, they are committed to working with young composers here in the UK and abroad and were recently invited by the Royal Academy of Music and Oxford Brookes University to give seminars and workshops performing new work by student composers. Currently artists in residence at Goldsmiths College, University of London, they have an ongoing program of education work and performances, and are developing similar projects in the US and elsewhere.
New Commissions:
2006
Evelyn Ficarra/Ian Winters UK/USA
Yumi Hara Cawkwell UK/Japan (Gen foundation commission)
Paul Davies USA
John Lely UK
Stephen Montague UK/USA
Roger Redgate UK
Colin Riley UK
Mark Wingfield UK/USA
2007
Hilda Paredes UK/Mexico (co commission Corsham Festival and RVW Trust)
2008
Cindy Cox USA
Simon Emmerson UK
Selected Performances/Workshops:
Autumn 2006
Oxford Brookes University, Morley College, The Warehouse BMIC Cutting Edge Series, David Josefowitz Hall Royal Academy of Music
Spring/Summer 2007
Goldsmiths College University of London, Mills College USA, CNMAT Berkeley University USA, Corsham Festival
Spring 2008
Turner Sims Concert Hall University of Southampton, The Great Hall Goldsmiths College, Hertz Hall Berkeley USA
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CHAPMAN/WINGFIELD PROJECT
http://www.threewindows.co.uk/
Inspired by transcriptions of tribal African music, 18th century Indian melody, and the fusion of baroque, indian and jazz styles, Wingfield and Chapman have combined their very different stringed instruments in a unique way. Ballamy has woven his own voice into this eclectic music to complete the intoxicating mix. This is a new combination of instrumental textures - the stunning electric guitar sounds, produced using the latest cutting edge modeling technology, and the full and rich acoustic sounds of the harpsichord and sax. Wingfield's innovative compositions create a springboard for this highly imaginative collaboration.
New Release from Dark Energy Music
THREE WINDOWS
Mark Wingfield (electric guitar) - Jane Chapman (harpsichord) - Iain Ballamy (sax)
Three of the UK's most innovative players together on an adventurous, inspiring album. Contemporary jazz guitar, saxophone and harpsichord - the sensitivity and considered harmonies of ECM jazz with the excitement and drive of rock and Nu-Jazz, fused with strands of classical and world music.
The new sound of contemporary jazz
Three distinct musical worlds and personalities connected by one music
Cutting edge technology - tradition and history redefined - compelling composition and improvisation
Bridges and pathways - jazz, classical, and world music taken on a unique journey
Press comments:
'This is a unique and sophisticated musical statement by three of England's most accomplished players, as well as one of the year's most engaging recordings' Guitar Player magazine
'One of the most consistently brilliant and forward thinking collaborations in years' Guitar Player Magazine
'Cinematic Eloquence' The Guardian
'Very distinctive' JazzWise
Mark Wingfield - "the six string winged, improvising Shaman... (Music That Matters) has an electric guitar sound made entirely from the latest in sound modeling technology, where the sound itself is literally crafted using technology that is light years away from the ubiquitous fuzz box or guitar amplifier. His groundbreaking musicianship has been described as "uplifting...inspiration...engaging" (Guitar Techniques)
Jane Chapman - "Britain's most progressive harpsichordist" (Independent on Sunday) and "The hippest harpsichordist around" (London Metro) is a truly versatile musician, redefining the harpsichord for a new audience. Forever pushing the boundaries, her recordings and performances of traditional and cutting edge repertoire are equally acclaimed. "plays with brilliance and sensitivity" (Classic CD) " a fearless contemporary music performer"(The Guardian)
Iain Ballamy - Renowned in Europe as the "Fantastic Englishman", plays "in a lyrical class of his own" (The Guardian). Having performed worldwide with some of the most famous and adventurous Jazz musicians he has also pursued his interest in world music, forging strong working relationships with renowned musicians from Hungary, Norway, Spain, Sudan, Brazil and beyond."Ballamy plays with exquisitely tender grace" (John Fordham)" leaves you in absolute awe" (BBC)
Handel House, London
Harpsichordfest, Manchester
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JANE CHAPMAN - WIRED AT THE SPITZ
Images by renowned photographer Norman McBeath
CD - WIRED (NMC) released 02/09
Collaboration with Sonic Arts Research Unit (SARU), Oxford Brookes University.
Amplification, live interactive electronics, improvisation, visual imagery, club atmosphere. All this feels very 'baroque' in a 21st century way. These exciting works are by serious and passionate composers who have all ventured into new territory. The harpsichord is made more 'real' in this environment; its intrinsic qualities are extended, heightened, explored, subverted, intensified and celebrated. This instrument has a distinct presence, so does electronic gear; put them together, and an intriguing world emerges.
Amplified harpsichord with live and interactive electronics and analogue and digital signal processors. World premieres by Paul Dibley, Sam Hayden, Paul Newland, Sohrab Uduman, Roger Redgate, Michael Vaughan, Paul Whitty, alongside classic works by Gyorgy Ligeti and Kaija Saariaho.
Ambient music by Jane Chapman
THE SPITZ -109 Commercial St London E1 6BG 24-vii-2007
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JANE CHAPMAN + VOICE + PERCUSSION
Music by György Ligeti, James Dillon, Rhian Samuel, Nick Rothwell,
Richard Glover, Katarzyna Glowicka, Robert Percy, Nick Redfern and
Tasos Savvopoulos
Using amplification, electronics, percussion instruments, video and her own voice, Jane Chapman is unique in conjuring 21st-century sounds from the harpsichord.
" I have often had the image of the harpsichord as a magic box; three sets of plucked strings creating the most incredible variety of sounds. My programme examines these different sonorities, and looks at the ways in which composers have entered into this intriguing and challenging world. An extra dimension is created through the delicate and haunting world of small percussion, and voice, reinforcing and contrasting the harpsichord's unique timbre. The mysterious resonance of the actual strings themselves, played from the inside, and the sense of the instrument as a theatrical presence with a real soul, enters new expressive worlds. It is silent - sleeping, waiting for the performer to breathe life into it, and then finally after all has been heard, it has a restless dream...."
Wapping Power Station - London - March 2007 ( Solo Spotlight Series SPNM)
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H+ Harpsichord in a Club
HARPSICHORD WITH VIDEO PROJECTION
The harpsichord becomes a magical box of sound and visual images. The actual instrument comes alive, as the tradition of decoration and representative art is transported to the present day reflecting and interacting with the whole spectrum of contemporary works composed for this original event.
This is a unique body of collaborative work which brings together sound and image, tradition and technology through live performance, with great audience appeal. Harpsichord H+ project provides a unique opportunity for the integration of a historic artistic tradition encompassing elements from music, theatre and design with new creative realms involving audiovisual technology and time-based media. Shaping, synthesising and engaging with these various elements makes this a challenging and fascinating performance.
DJ, Yumi Hara Cawkwell juxtaposes and reinvents harpsichord and contemporary dance music.
SPMN'S SOUND SOURCE
Cargo - 83 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3AY
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CHAPMAN + NASH (HPSCHD)
Jane Chapman and Pamela Nash acclaimed soloists in their own right, present works which examine a wide range of contemporary styles to re-devised Bach. The harpsichord undergoes a complete transformation; electroacoustic projection and live sound projection (often with audience participation) transports the harpsichord beyond the 21st century. A sonic experience never to be forgotten, CHAPMAN + NASH redefine "the queen of instruments". They have been featured at Brighton Festival and Harpsichordfest - Manchester.
CD of newly commissioned works planned 2009
Harpsichordfest, Manchester
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ELEANOR DAWSON - FLUTES AND JANE CHAPMAN
The baroque and modern flautist Eleanor Dawson and harpsichordist Jane chapman present innovative programmes in an exciting new context. As well as the traditional repertoire, they perform electroacoustic, and amplified pieces. As soloists they have commissioned many works, and are currently creating a new repertoire for this instrumentation. Performances include the Huddersfield Festival of Contemporary Music, Dartington Summer School, Kilkenny Festival, Sonorities - Belfast.
CD release - Sargasso 08
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JANE CHAPMAN AND THE SMITH QUARTET
One of Britain's most exciting and innovative quartets plays new works with harpsichord by: Sally Beamish, Michael Nyman (commissioned by Bath New Music)
Recent performance: Corsham Festival - July 2007
JANE CHAPMAN AND ROUT
Rout one of most adventurous and groundbreaking ensembles in the UK performs works especially commissioned for Jane Chapman and unusual lineups, by Tom Armstrong, Paul Newland, Paul Whitty and Luke Stoneham (Premiered at Cutting Edge, Ocean)
JANE CHAPMAN PLAYS NEW WORKS BY DJANGO BATES
First performed at the ICA in London this set of diverse pieces explores the ironies and beauties of popular art music creating a new musical language of its own: harpsichord/vocals, horn/keyboards, percussion. Also broadcast on BBC Radio 3
JANE CHAPMAN AND PETE LOCKETT
New works for this exciting collaboration with multi percussionist Pete Lockett, including a commission from John Palmer premiered at the Lust Festival ICA London and recorded on the Sargasso label.
MAJOR PREMIERES WITH VIOLIN
David Alberman - violin
James Dillon - Traumwerk II
Commissioned by Tage fur neue Musik, Zurich
(recording available)
Irvine Arditti - violin
Julio Estrada -Yuunohui'tlapoa
Commissioned by Wittener Tage, Germany
(recording available)
Mieko Kanno - violin
M. Vaughan ...on reflection
P. Whitty Blinkwarpvoid
S. Uduman Memories of a Fragmented Landscape
R. Fischman El Picaflor y el Huaco
(recording available)
