Inspired by the Normans
CONCERT | TOUR | RESIDENCY
Music@Malling brings outstanding musicians into the heart of the community with concerts and outreach held in historic venues in and around West Malling, Kent. Running from the 24th September - 3rd October 2027 contemporary music will be woven through the programme with new commissions highlighting Norman heritage as part of the Year of the Normans. The programme includes a fascinating cross-section of composers from the UK and France; collaborations between Chamber Domaine and Ensemble Variances and a young composers platform involving The Royal Academy of Music, London and École Normale de Musique, Paris creating pieces inspired by our common heritage: highlighting the natural environment; cultural exchange; conflict and resolution; juxtaposing the past with the present. Further events will take place in London, Paris and Normandy.
“I am really excited that Music@Malling will have cultural exchange at its centre in 2027 with new works inspired by the past. West Malling and its surrounding area have many Norman buildings and a rich history involving England and France. It is great that this can be expressed through contemporary music in concerts and outreach with new works placed into their historic context with music from across the centuries.”
— Thomas Kemp, Artistic Director - Music@Malling
Composer
Thierry Pécou (FR)
Stevie Wishart (UK)
Selected Young Composer Platform
Project Location: France and United-Kingdom
Artists: French and British
Composer: French and British
Calendar
• January 2027 - selection of Young Composers from the Royal Academy of Music and École Normale de Musique
• February - May 2027 - mentoring of composers and creation of new works
• July 2027 - Rehearsals and Concerts with Chamber Domaine and Ensemble Variances at Fieffés Musiciens and Les Musicales de Normandie
• September 24th - 2nd October 2027 - Music@Malling
• October 2027 - Concerts in London and Paris featuring the six new pieces created as part of this project.