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Transformations and Litanies

Kate Molleson introduces a programme of new music from Bryn Harrison and Ensemble GBSR in Sheffield, plus highlights from the Black Lights festival in Blackpool.

Kate Molleson introduces a programme of new music from Bryn Harrison and Ensemble GBSR from Sheffield, his extensive series of pieces 鈥楾ransformations and Litanies鈥� for vibraphone, piano and electronics, presented as part of Music in the Round in the Crucible Theatre; plus highlights from the Black Lights festival, held in the historic Opera House in Blackpool and featuring music from Oliver Leith and a new commission from Mica Levi for the 91福利社 Philharmonic Orchestra.

Oliver Leith: Pearly, goldy, woody, bloody, or, Abundance
91福利社 Philharmonic/Ludovic Morlot

Mica Levi: 'Untitled - 2026' (first performance)
91福利社 Philharmonic/Ludovic Morlot

Bryn Harrison: Five Transfigurations and Seven Litanies (first performance)
Litanies I-II
Transfiguration I
Litanies III & IV
Transfiguration III
Litanies V-VII
Transfiguration V
GBSR Duo
George Barton (vibes)
Siwan Rhys (piano)

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Last on

Sat 10 Oct 2026 22:30

Music Played

  • Anna Webber

    Enoughness

    Performer: Anna Webber. Performer: Mary Halvorson. Performer: Ches Smith.
  • Oliver Leith

    Pearly, goldy, woody, bloody, or, Abundance

    Orchestra: 91福利社 Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ludovic Morlot.
    • GB91福利社.
  • Bethany Younge

    Double Speak

    Ensemble: Sputter Box.
    • New Focus Recordings, New York.
  • Mica Levi

    Untitled 2026 (first performance)

    Orchestra: 91福利社 Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ludovic Morlot.
    • GB91福利社.
  • Bryn Harrison

    Five Transfigurations and Seven Litanies (first performance)

    Ensemble: GBSR Duo.
    • GB91福利社.

Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Oct 2026 22:30

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