Esprit Submergé by Page Blanche

Tue 8 July
Classical Music
Gigs

Esprit Submergé is a ground-breaking collaboration between British composer Luke Styles and the innovative string quartet Page Blanche. This project, commissioned by the Diaphonique fund for contemporary music, explores the confluence of jazz and classical traditions, resulting in a vibrant and boundary-pushing soundscape.

Luke Styles, known for his versatility across opera, theatre, and instrumental music, has been lauded for his compelling compositions. 

The evening’s programme features works by Bill Evans, Debussy, Ravel, Bach, Poulenc, and the world premiere of Esprit Submergé by Luke Styles. This eclectic mix takes the audience on a journey through diverse musical landscapes, highlighting the seamless fusion of genres and eras.

Programme

  • Bill Evans, Waltz for Debby
  • Debussy, Suite Bergamasque (extraits)
  • Debussy, La jeune fille aux cheveux de lin
  • Bill Evans, Elsa
  • Bach, Sonate pour violon et clavier n°5 – 1er mouvement
  • Luke Styles, Esprit submergé, new commission
  • Ravel, Tombeau de Couperin – menuet
  • Ravel, Pavane pour une infante défunte
  • Ravel, Menuet sur le nom de Haydn
  • Bill Evans, Lucky to be me
  • Poulenc, Nocturne n°4
  • Bill Evans, Blue in green
  • Arrangements made by Page Blanche

in collaboration with

 

As part of Les Salons en Musique

 

 
Edinburgh