Sample Library

Hosted by Molly Frances Arnuk & Thomas Shorthouse

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 & Music.

Philip the wanderer, ii. Broadly, surveilling the great expanse, Cassandra Miller

Alfredo van de Munt, piano

Homenaje, Manuel de Falla, arr. Arnuk & Shorthouse

Saurabh Shivakumar, electric guitar

Ariodante, scene xi: recit & arioso, George Frideric Handel

Emily Wishart, soprano

Geneviene Liew, piano

Improvisation on de Falla and Handel

Delyth Field & Ozgur Kaya, electronics

Reel (ii), Willem Buurman

Emily Wishart, soprano

Saurabh Shivakumar, electric guitar

Geneviene Liew, piano

*world premiere

Petites esquisses d’oiseaux, v. “le rouge gorge”, Olivier Messiaen

Alfredo van de Munt, piano

Improvisation on Buurman and Mesiaen

Delyth Field & Ozgur Kaya, electronics

Golden thread, lifeboat, Molly Frances Arnuk

Saurabh Shivakumar, electric guitar

Geneviene 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.