26 February 2010
Matthew Barley plays John Metcalfe @ Kings Place
John Metcalfe takes over Hall One at Kings Place again in May 2010 for a collaboration with cellist Matthew Barley.
John Metcalfe Band & Matthew Barley Thu 13 May @ 7.30pm
The John Metcalfe Band plays tracks from cult albums Scorching Bay and A Darker Sunset, and previews material from a new album due for release later in the year. As ever the band features the wide-ranging exceptional talents of performers from differing musical backgrounds and for this concert will be inviting special guest musicians including cellist Matthew Barley to make a truly memorable evening.
Constant Filter - Fri 14 May @ 7.30pm
Matthew Barley launches his new CD of John Metcalfe compositions - many of them premiered this night. Prepare to be amazed at what the electric cello can do, retaining the soulful beauty of the classical cello but with kaleidoscopic extra dimensions of colour and voice created by cutting-edge music technology. Includes premieres for acoustic cello and piano with the rising star Ashley Wass, as well as new transcriptions of Schumann songs.
Duke Quartet & Matthew Barley - Sat 15 May @ 7.30pm
Matthew Barley joins John Metcalfe's adventurous Duke Quartet in a labyrinthine and magical musical journey: Metcalfe quintet premieres, and Beethoven and Bartok quartet movements will be seamlessly connected by electric cello improvisations based on suggestions from Metcalfe given in real time via a screen, visible to the audience. Subtle lighting and staging will complete the effect.
Tickets for all nights are available from Kings Place priced £15.50-29.50. Limited quantities of Saver Seats for each night are also available priced £9.50.
John Metcalfe Band & Matthew Barley Thu 13 May @ 7.30pm
The John Metcalfe Band plays tracks from cult albums Scorching Bay and A Darker Sunset, and previews material from a new album due for release later in the year. As ever the band features the wide-ranging exceptional talents of performers from differing musical backgrounds and for this concert will be inviting special guest musicians including cellist Matthew Barley to make a truly memorable evening.
Constant Filter - Fri 14 May @ 7.30pm
Matthew Barley launches his new CD of John Metcalfe compositions - many of them premiered this night. Prepare to be amazed at what the electric cello can do, retaining the soulful beauty of the classical cello but with kaleidoscopic extra dimensions of colour and voice created by cutting-edge music technology. Includes premieres for acoustic cello and piano with the rising star Ashley Wass, as well as new transcriptions of Schumann songs.
Duke Quartet & Matthew Barley - Sat 15 May @ 7.30pm
Matthew Barley joins John Metcalfe's adventurous Duke Quartet in a labyrinthine and magical musical journey: Metcalfe quintet premieres, and Beethoven and Bartok quartet movements will be seamlessly connected by electric cello improvisations based on suggestions from Metcalfe given in real time via a screen, visible to the audience. Subtle lighting and staging will complete the effect.
Tickets for all nights are available from Kings Place priced £15.50-29.50. Limited quantities of Saver Seats for each night are also available priced £9.50.
Labels: Duke Quartet, gigs, Matthew Barley
A Darker Sunset [2008]
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The Shock of Recognition A Whole Day Nearer Nothing More True Higher, Lighter Felt, Unseen Copper Beech |
Otama Constant Filter Undertow Echo Valley As She Fell |
Video
First Major Upset
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2010 Spring Events
Peter Gabriel New Blood Tour 2010
John Metcalfe joins Peter Gabriel
in bringing the Scratch My Back
experience to select venues early in 2010. The New Blood tour
features Peter Gabriel, orchestra, no drums, and no guitars.
22 - Paris, Bercy
25 - Berlin O2
27-28 - London O2 Arena
25 - Berlin O2
27-28 - London O2 Arena
Tickets available from
Ticketmaster [CC Hotline: 0844 8560202]
Matthew Barley plays John Metcalfe @ King's Place, Hall One, May 2010
John Metcalfe Band & Matthew Barley
Thu 13 May - 7.30pm
John Metcalfe Band and Matthew Barley
John Metcalfe Band and Matthew Barley
Fri 13 May - 7.30pm
Constant Filter
Matthew Barley performs John Metcalfe compositions with rising star Ashley Wass
Constant Filter
Matthew Barley performs John Metcalfe compositions with rising star Ashley Wass
Sat 15 May - 7.30pm
The Duke Quartet & Matthew Barley
The Duke Quartet & Matthew Barley
Tickets available from King's Place from £9.50
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