Name: Sample Library
Start: 2026-06-17T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-17T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Avalon Cafe

Sample Library

Thomas Shorthouse & Molly Frances Arnuk

Hosted by Molly Frances Arnuk & Thomas Shorthouse

Avalon Cafe

Sam·ple li·bra·ry/ˈsɑːmpᵊl ˈlaɪbrᵊri/a collection of sampled sounds for use in music production, including instruments, vocals, synths, sound effects, field recordings, etc.In this next concert we look at how the modern concept of a Sample Library appears in older musics. Past composers took material from speech patterns, found sounds, and music of other genres. The programme presents examples, punctuated by live electronic improvisations using material sampled directly from rehearsals.All profits generated from this concert will be donated to Yorkshire Youth &amp; Music. Philip the wanderer, ii. Broadly, surveilling the great expanse, Cassandra MillerAlfredo van de Munt, piano Homenaje, Manuel de Falla, arr. Arnuk &amp; ShorthouseSaurabh Shivakumar, electric guitar Ariodante, scene xi: recit &amp; arioso, George Frideric HandelMaggie Vaz Neto, sopranoGeneviene Liew, piano Improvisation on de Falla and HandelDelyth Field &amp; Ozgur Kaya, electronics Reel (ii), Willem BuurmanMaggie Vaz Neto, sopranoSaurabh Shivakumar, electric guitarGeneviene Liew, piano*world premiere Petites esquisses d’oiseaux, v. “le rouge gorge”, Olivier MessiaenAlfredo van de Munt, piano Improvisation on Buurman and MessiaenDelyth Field &amp; Ozgur Kaya, electronics Golden thread, lifeboat, Molly Frances ArnukSaurabh Shivakumar, electric guitarGeneviene Liew, piano After the programme, there will be a DJ set from maiyanaya There is one short step up (approximately 15cm) into the building, with no internal stairs. A portable ramp is available. There is unfortunately no accessible toilet in the venue. If you have any questions about event accessibility please get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate.

Sample Library

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