Walled City Music: The Sherman Petcu Duo 'Shades & Halflights' Tour

16 March 2024 14:00

Foyle Arts Building

Walled City Music Festival is delighted to present New Music duo, Nathan Sherman (viola) and Alex Petcu (percussion) for the final concert of their Shades and Halflights tour, in partnership with the Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland and PRS Foundation Beyond Borders.

Featured CMC composers include Northern Irish artists Kevin O’ConnellÁine Mallon and Ed Bennett, whose works were specially commissioned for the Shades and Halflights tour, alongside an exciting recent work from Nick Roth and a world premiere from Benjamin Dwyer. 

This performance will also feature a pre-concert chat with some of the composers and CMC Director Evonne Ferguson, meeting those who have created the music and exploring the inspiration for their works.

Programme

Kevin O'Connell - Encuentro* 
Áine Mallon - Arboreal*
Ed Bennett Twister*
Benjamin Dwyer - Laganton** [World Premiere]
Karin Rehnqvist - I Thought the Sea Would Sing to Me
Nick Roth - Sophia x Bythos**

*Commissioned by the Contemporary Music Centre with funds from PRS Foundation Beyond Borders funding

**Commissioned by the Sherman Petcu duo with funds from the Arts Council of Ireland/An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Tickets

£10 + booking fee. Book online at Walled City Music.

Part of the Shades and Halflights tour, supported by PRS Foundation Beyond Borders funding.

Venue

Foyle Arts Building

University of Ulster at Magee
Derry
Co. Derry
Northern Ireland

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