Musicians from Portishead, Florence and the Machine and composer Graham Fitkin bring movie classics to London
Return to the retro-futurist world of the synthesiser at a special concert – with only three performances in the country – at The Barbican, London, on October 8.
This performance brings together maths and music, synths and soundtracks, with composer and keyboardist Will Gregory – one half of electropop duo Goldfrapp.
Will Gregory’s Moog Ensemble and the Britten Sinfonia bring classic tracks and soundtracks back in all their glory with lovingly restored analogue synthesisers (nothing else sounds the same), from the original Dr Who theme to Wendy Carlos’ Switched-On Bach, and Vangelis’ Chariots of Fire theme to the score of Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange.
Will Gregory’s 10-piece Moog Ensemble features illustrious names from the world of pop and classical music, including Adrian Utley of Portishead, Florence and the Machine’s Hazel Mills and composer Graham Fitkin – each bringing their distinctive musicianship to the retro-futurist world of fizzing, funky synths.
The first half of the concert is earmarked for science fiction film soundtracks. The second half will feature the debut of Gregory’s suite for synths and orchestra, inspired by the theorems proposed by ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes.
To accompany the music, informative insights revealing the connections between maths and music will be shared throughout the event.
With only three performances planned nationwide, this musical treat brings a singular experience to the audience.
Tickets are available at https://www.brittensinfonia.com/events/will-gregory-moog-ensemble