This ongoing concert series directed by Lysistrata Chamber Collective is dedicated exclusively to classical music composed by women, from past to present. A place for curious minds to listen to new music that shouldn't go unheard, discover new stories, reflect on what can yet be learnt from history and from stories that are still untold. 

For this concert we are thrilled to feature a young dynamic female String Quartet: VULVA VOCE.

"Rarely have I felt so moved (and frankly, knocked sideways) by a string ensemble performance." Michelle Phillips RNCM

Vulva Voce is a UK based genre-defying string quartet that brings exciting, dynamic performances of music composed by women and underrepresented voices to spaces and venues beyond the concert hall. Their mission is to break away from long held conventions of classical music and the string quartet, presenting audiences with radical and refreshing musical experiences. With experiences in folk, jazz, improvisation, contemporary classical and experimental music making, their performances are a unique delve into female composers from across centuries. Existing works are blended with their own arrangements and original material, and presented free of any sheet music, incorporating movement, storytelling, spoken word and musical freedom.

This concert will take you all the way from Renaissance madrigals written by cool nuns in the 1500s, through lush 19th century African-American Romanticism and Scottish Gaelic folk song, right up to works by some of the most exciting contemporary female composers, including specially commissioned works and Vulva Voce's own original material. 

Vulva Voce are delighted to be collaborating with pianist Lucia Brighenti, from Lysistrata Chamber Collective, for part of this performance.

*** Doors opening: 19:00

*** Starting time: 19:30

*** Total duration of event: 1h 45 minutes including interval. All elements of the event will be in English.

A 1781 Collective Partnered Event.