Counter Chamber: beautifully curated instrumental and electronic performances in the heart of London. Join us for our next event as we redefine what chamber music means in 2026, encompassing neoclassical, electronic, melodic, soundtrack, minimalist and ambient music. Counter Chamber 16 will feature cello and electronics from Jo Quail, a solo cello set from William Jack, plus sax & electronics from Samuel Sharp.
JO QUAIL
“A once-in-a-generation talent”
Distorted Sound Magazine
Jo Quail is a London-based composer and virtuoso cellist, widely recognised for her innovative use of live looping and her ability to create immersive, emotionally powerful music from a single instrument. Performing solo and with ensembles, choirs, and orchestras, her work bridges contemporary classical, experimental, and heavy music with striking clarity and depth. She will be performing a solo set including works from her recent album “Notan”.
WILLIAM JACK
“Outstanding, truly remarkable”
BBC Radio 3
William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, based in London. He is best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, with a passion for breaking boundaries between genres and cultures. William has performed his compositions live on BBC Radio 3 at the Edinburgh Fringe and was selected to perform as a ‘New Folk’ songwriter at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. He will be previewing compositions from his new solo album due for release in October this year.
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.