Noh Reimagined, New Music - Birmingham Contemporary Music Group

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As the second half of BCMG's mesmerizing journey into the realm of Noh Theatre, we present two new pieces of music by internationally renowned composers Ben Nobuto and Hollie Harding, after their intensive exploration of ancient Noh Theatre traditions during their visit to Japan. Hear new music performed by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, infused with ancient traditions, Japanese culture and sonic drama.

Noh theatre is an ancient Japanese performing art that has captivated audiences for centuries, these two newly commissioned pieces of music have been written under the guidance of some its most skilled interpreters, in a very special 2-year cultural exchange between traditional Noh artists and contemporary composers.

Experience new music, old stories told in new ways and hear the world-class musicians of BCMG perform daring new works inspired by another culture.