Kainos Ensemble | Concert
Events List
Thursday 8th May | 8 pm
New Music Ensemble
Conductor, Mark Edwards.
Come and discover Kainos, the North East’s brand new contemporary classical ensemble in their premier concert. Kainos (Greek for “new”) is dedicated to performing compelling works from the world of contemporary classical music, championing both established names and emerging voices. Whether you’re a long-time enthusiast or simply curious about exploring new musical territory, we invite you to join us in celebrating the power and beauty of contemporary music in the heart of Newcastle.
This first programme includes North East composer John Caskin’s “Winter Reels”, “Wooge Boogie” by newly appointed Master of the King’s Music Errollyn Wallen and “Glitch” by Newcastle born Anna Appelby.
And for some fresh insights into how it’s all put together, come to the (ticketed) free open rehearsal.
The pieces:
Anna Appleby – Glitch
Benjamin Graves – Rindik II
Graham Fitkin – Furniture
Errollyn Wallen – Wooge Boogie
Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade – Three études for piano and flower pots
Joan Tower – Petrouskates
John Casken – Winter Reels
The players:
Mark Edwards (Conductor)
Clare Crinson (Flute)
Andrew Broom (Clarinet)
Ed Cross (Violin)
Gemma Kost (Cello)
Alison Gill (Piano)
Darren Gallacher (Percussion)
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Mark Edwards (Conductor)
Originally from Edinburgh, Mark trained as a percussionist before taking up conducting, and has recently completed his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Northern College of Music, studying with Clark Rundell and Mark Heron, where he was awarded the Brierley Kershaw Prize for Conducting. In 2017, Mark won the National Brass Band Conducting Competition and more recently was a semi-finalist in the Citta’ Di Brescia-Giancarlo Facchinetti Conducting Competition.
Comfortable working on large scale projects for both orchestra and choir, he has recently directed larger repertoire including: Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius, Vaughan Williams – A Sea Symphony, and Verdi Requiem. As assistant conductor, he has taken rehearsals for RTE concert orchestra and acted as cover conductor for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Mark has also worked on projects with BBC Philharmonic, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Psappha ensemble, assisting conductors such as Sir Mark Elder, Vasily Petrenko, Vassily Sinaisky, John Storgårds and Simone Young.
A LIVE Event at the Lit & Phil | £10
(If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help)
Presented with the support of the Lit and Phil and the Vaughan Williams Foundation
