This talk will consider compositional practice in relation to Timothy Morton’s ideas surrounding the hyperobject.

Join composers Alan Bullard, Kristina Arakelyan and Association Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Partnerships Manager and composer James Welburn as they explore the world of composing to a brief with ABRSM.

This discussion session led by PGR Music students with Professor Christopher Fox explores the question: 'What is the nature of the 'new' in 'new music'?

Graham Fitkin talks about his work, including his new piece, BLA BLA BLA, for pianos, samplers and spoken voice (York Concert Series: The Fairy Relentless Fitkins).

Boston (USA) based composer Roustom will share his experiences of his journey exploring identity through music.

This session will explore the 'spaces' in which contemporary music practices can or might take place. Questions might include: Where is there space 'for' contemporary practice? How does the choice of context shape or change practice?

The Chimera Ensemble - the University’s student-run contemporary music ensemble - presents its first concert of the academic year.

The Chimera Ensemble - the University’s student-run contemporary music ensemble - presents its first concert of the academic year.

on-screen/off-screen showcases the work of two pioneering audio-visual artists and electroacoustic composers.

Silent film with live score by Frame Ensemble

Stef Conner and Barnaby Brown pull music out of archaeological remains with mind-blowing results.

Internationally-acclaimed duo Clare and David Lesser explore the very latest developments in the song repertoire.

Three women: a Boomer, a Millennial and the one in the middle. What do they have to teach each other? Or to forgive each other for?

Everything in Between combines new music from Huw Warren and Dudley Phillips.