XN is a partnership project between the moers festival and the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (= hcmf//) (UK). The project focuses on improvisation and combines genres such as jazz, free improvisation, composition and electronic music, with a special focus on emerging artists based in Germany.
The three-day workshop will explore the processes of exploration, experimentation, listening and playing exercises and the study of semi-guided scores, culminating in a new ensemble piece for improvisers that will be performed in the main program of the 54th moers festival.
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Under the direction of Angharad Davies, violin / composer
Angharad's work exists between the thresholds of improvisation, composition and experimental music. Her approach to sound involves attentive listening and exploring beyond the sonic confines of her instrument, classical training and performance expectation. Being an intrepid collaborator, has enabled her to work with the likes of Tony Conrad, Eliane Radigue, Tarek Atoui, Gwenno, Jürg Frey, Lina Lapelyte, Richard Dawson, JG Thirwell and Annea Lockwood. As a composer she has been commissioned by Counterflows, LCMF, Tŷ Cerdd, Nawr, Explore Ensemble, GBSR duo at HCMF + AndPLAY and has over 100 releases with numerous labels.
Schedule
June 5th, 2025 / rehearsals from 1pm
June 6th & 7th, 2025 / rehearsals
June 8th / concert within the 54. moers festival at enni.eventhalle
All 4 participants will receive a fee. The travel and accommodation costs will be covered.
How to apply
To apply please send the following information to Polina Titova at polina.titova@moers-festival.de with the subject “XN workshop”:
- A short biography, including your career as a musician and a summary of your work/specialty
- One to three links to music samples. Please do not send these examples as attachments.
The application deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025. If you have further questions about the project, please contact polina.titova@moers-festival.de
XN is funded by the Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten mbH (GVL)
and Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) with the support of the Goethe-Institut London.
