The Riot Ensemble have today announced six solo commissions as part of their ongoing Zeitgeist project.
In November last year, PRS for Music announced that it was joining forces with Riot Ensemble and award-winning artist and composer Mira Calix to offer composers the chance to take part in development and recording workshops.
With COVID-19 social distancing measures still in place, plans have been transformed to focus on solo works, online workshops and individual coaching and mentoring sessions.
Over the next few weeks, the pieces will be recorded by Riot Ensemble musicians at home.
The composers and musicians are as follows:
Joe Bates – Marianne Schofield (double bass)
Oliver Brignall – Ruth Rosales (bassoon)
Carmen Ho – Claudia Racovicean (piano)
Zoë Martlew – Ruth Rosales (bassoon)
Lola de la Mata – Ausias Garrigos (bass clarinet)
Aidan Teplitzky – Sam Wilson (percussion)
Read more about the collaborations here:
https://www.prsformusic.com/m-magazine/news/riot-ensemble-reveal-2020-solo-commissions/