Gavin Bryars and his ensemble return to Cafe Oto for a special two-day residency, with Gavin on double bass, performing pieces written specially for his own ensemble. Since 2017, The Gavin Bryars Ensemble have performed at Cafe Oto, choosing to play pieces or arrangements often not heard elsewhere as part of these special concerts.

PROGRAMME – DAY ONE

Lauda col legno I, II & III (2020)
Bass clarinet, electric guitar, double bass

The Flower of Friendship (2009)
Viola, cello, electric guitar, double bass

1,2, 1-2-3-4 (1971)
Viola, cello, electric guitar, bass, bass clarinet, piano

Interval

After the Opera: (2019)
Barcarolle (after Offenbach)
Habanera (after Bizet)
La Wally (after Catalani)
Lakmé (after Delibes)
Un Bel Di Vedremo (after Puccini)
Nessun Dorma (after Puccini)
Bass clarinet, cellos, double bass, piano

Added Time (2018)
Viola, cello, electric guitar, double bass

The North Shore (1993)
Viola, cello, electric guitar, double bass, bass clarinet, piano