Counter Chamber
April 30th, Folkore Hoxton, 7pm
Counter Chamber: beautifully curated instrumental and electronic performances at Folkore Hoxton in London. Join us for our next event as we redefine what chamber music means in 2025, encompassing neoclassical, electronic, melodic, soundtrack, minimalist and ambient music. Counter Chamber 12 will feature violin, cello and piano from Quanta Trio; piano, synths and electronics from Jim Godfrey, and saxophone and electronic soundscapes from Samuel Sharp.
Quanta Trio
“Fascinating… thought-provoking entertainment for the open-eared”
The Arts Desk
Quanta Trio is an innovative new chamber ensemble featuring acclaimed instrumentalists Shirley Smart (cello), Tobie Medland (violin) and Tim Watts (piano). Its three members all draw on a strong classical background, whilst being recognised as leading improvisers in their fields, spanning multiple genres. Between them, they’ve worked with likes of Avishai Cohen, Mulatu Astatke, Neil Cowley, Stochelo Rosenberg and will be presenting a dynamic programme comprised of classical works, folk music and jazz as well as free improvisation and original works.
Jim Godfrey
Jim Godfrey is a Bath-based pianist, composer and producer, influenced by romantic and modernist composers, as well as more contemporary jazz, electronica, and ambient artists. He has released an experimental piano album in collaboration with Bristol-based sound artist, Ben Hamid, along with two EPs inspired by his time in Japan. Blending pianos with analogue synths and field recordings, Jim will be performing these pieces, as heard recently on BBC R3’s Night Tracks, as well as showcasing new songs from his forthcoming second album.
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Samuel Sharp
“One of the great sax innovators of our time”
Louder Than War
Samuel’s recent work involves contemporary story-telling through innovatively crafted soundscapes that blur the lines between classical, jazz, and electronic music. His shows are truly unique, as he attempts to capture fragments of memories and emotions, repainting these scenes live on stage with his saxophone and an assortment of harmoniser and delay pedals. He will be performing pieces from his recent album “Consequential” (as featured on BBC Radio 2, Radio 3 & 6 Music), alongside brand new interpretations of his earlier works.