program
LOUISE FARRENC: Trio for clarinet, cello & piano
BUSHRA EL-TURK & EUKENE SAGUES: The City Asleep in His Throat*
DORA PEJACEVIC: Piano Quintet
*world premiere
what to expect
This evening features the world premiere of The City Asleep in His Throat, a newly commissioned work by composer Bushra El-Turk and choreographer Eukene Sagues.
Bushra El-Turk has been recognized by the BBC as one of the 100 most inspiring women of today, with her compositions performed by leading orchestras worldwide. Eukene Sagues is gaining prominence in the dance world, with her works showcased at the Royal Danish Theatre and recently at London’s Royal Opera House.
This unique piece combines a quartet for two musicians and dancers, exploring the intriguing convergence of music and dance. What does it look like, how does it sound, and what does it mean when dancers and musicians come together as one ensemble?
The evening concludes with the Danish premiere of Dora Pejacevic’s stunning Piano Quintet.
Join us on August 8 to experience it all for yourself. We look forward to seeing you!
tickets:
180 kr Single tickets
600 kr Festival Pass
30% discount ages 25 and under
artists
Joachim is principal flautist and chairperson of the artistic committee at the Royal Danish Orchestra.
Gerbrich is an internationally acclaimed chamber musician, soloist and orchestral player who also hosts her own one-woman show on tour around the Netherlands.
Emily is concertmaster of Manchester's The Hallé orchestra, and co-founder of the Scottish ensemble Thirteen North.
Kumi is first solo first violin at The Royal Danish Orchestra and a prizewinner at the Ysaÿe International Violin Competition.
Kei is principal violist at the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse and frequent guest at orchestras all around Europe.
Dodo is solo cellist at both the Odense Symphony Orchestra and Danmarks Underholdningsorkester.
Joel is principal cellist of the Royal Danish Orchestra and member of the critically acclaimed Poseidon Quartet.
Yannick is an acclaimed international soloist and chamber musician, based in Berlin.
Eukene is a soloist and choreographer at the Royal Danish Theatre.
Sebastian is a member of the Royal Danish Ballet.
Bushra is an internationally acclaimed composer, and co-director of Ensemble ZAR.
- Tagged: Equinox Festival 2024