Piano Day - Matthew Bourne presents Iconoclast, Goth Ruler + Cataclysm Ensemble
Sun 02 Apr
|The Hot Tin
Expect energy and power counterpointed with delicacy and intimacy on this afternoon. This series excels in the unexpected and unpredictable, sometimes words aren’t enough to describe an experience, join us in the moment.
Time & Location
02 Apr 2023, 13:00 – 15:00
The Hot Tin, Whitstable Rd, Faversham ME13 8BD, UK
About The Event
Sunday 02.04.23 | 1 – 3pm at The Hot Tin, Faversham (doors 12.15, food served)
Matthew Bourne’s journey as a musician began from the perspective of the piano, but his soaking up of other influences has seen his pallet of sounds and melody constantly broaden to include synths, prepared pianos and collaborations with words and poetry. The simple premise for this event and his return to the series was for him to present the musicians, artists and voices who were inspiring him, many of whom hail from his native Leeds and many of whom he mentored in some shape or form. Iconoclast is a group that challenges traditional song-writing by merging it with improvisation. There are written lyrics with changeable melodies performed by Glen Leach. They are presented here by a collective improvisation by Glen Leach on piano, Matthew Bourne on synthesizer and Emil Karlsen on drums and percussion, resulting in…