20th-Century Perspectives, an ambitious
collaboration between the Scottish Ensemble and GSA alumnus, artist Toby Paterson, will
be staged in the Anderston Centre,
it was confirmed today 29 August 2014.
collaboration between the Scottish Ensemble and GSA alumnus, artist Toby Paterson, will
be staged in the Anderston Centre,
it was confirmed today 29 August 2014.
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| Glasgow’s Anderston Centre completed in 1972 |
Designed by Richard Seifert and completed in 1972 it
is an important Glasgow Modernist landmark and a key part of the city’s
urban renewal project during the 1950s-70s.
is an important Glasgow Modernist landmark and a key part of the city’s
urban renewal project during the 1950s-70s.
Within this striking setting the Scottish Ensemble will
perform music that spans the 20th-century, including works by Elgar, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Xenakis, Britten and Erkki-Sven Tüür. Paterson will create large-scale works that reflect the bold architecture of the space and also frame the Scottish Ensemble performances.
perform music that spans the 20th-century, including works by Elgar, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Xenakis, Britten and Erkki-Sven Tüür. Paterson will create large-scale works that reflect the bold architecture of the space and also frame the Scottish Ensemble performances.
This project is a major part of the Scottish Ensemble’s
celebration of Jonathan Morton’s 10th
anniversary as leader and artistic director.
celebration of Jonathan Morton’s 10th
anniversary as leader and artistic director.
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