Concerts & Events2020Broadcast of Nocturne No. 16th July 2020, 10pm-11pm - ResonanceFM (104.4fm and resonancefm.com)
Tom Torrisi's recording of Nocturne No. 1 will be broadcast as part of a Sonic Darts episode focussing on sleep and dreams. Premiere of Orchestral OvertureJune 2020 - postponed
The University of Bristol Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new work - a curtain raiser for orchestra. Podcast performance of Haiku for Calumet StMay 22nd 2020 - WXXI Harpy Hour Podcast
Rosanna Moore will perform Haiku for Calumet on her guest appearance to the podcast. https://www.facebook.com/WXXIrochester/ Premiere of Fanfare for brass quintetApril 2020 - cancelled
The Bristol Brass Consort will premiere a new fanfare written for them at the invitation of the Severnside Composer's Aliiance. Premiere of Work for Female ChoirApril 17th 2020 - cancelled
The University of Bristol Schola Cantorum will premiere a new work for female choir and electronics. Bristol New Music Ensemble ConcertFriday 6th March 2020, Victoria Rooms, Bristol, 1:15pm
I will conduct the University of Bristol New Music Ensemble, alongside soprano Lotti Newstead in a lunchtime recital featuring music by Jonathan Harvey, Augusta Read Thomas and Julian Anderson. Broadcast of 'Time Traveller' Musical Stories Jan-March 2020
BBC Radio 3 will broadcast five short essays recounting quirky stories of music-making in the UK. Broadcast during Essential Classics and available on the Time Traveller podcast. Performance of Short (&) Suite22nd February 2020, Bristol Music Club, 4pm
Jonathan Palmer will performa a new revision of my short cello suite. Broadcast of Nocturne No. 113th January 2020, BBC Radio 3 - 'Night Tracks'
Tom Torrisi's performance of Nocturne No. 1 for guitar and electronics will be broadcast as part during 'Night Tracks'. 2019Premiere Performance Alongside The Walk13th December 2019, The Red House, Aldeburgh, 5pm; tickets
Lotte Betts-Dean and Andrey Lebedev will premiere the next instalment of the song cycle I am writing for them, alongside the first song written in May 2019 The Walk. The new song was composed whilst on a residency at The Red House. Performance of The Walk20th September 2019, CLF Art Cafe, Peckham, 7:30pm; tickets
As part of their gig for the unique Australian concert series ‘Play On’ (their first concert in the UK) Lotte Betts-Dean and Andre Lebedev will perform The Walk alongside Brett Dean’s fabulous Gertrude Fragments. Their performance will be followed by a DJ set from Cop Envy. Residency at The Red House26th August - 2nd September 2019
Supported by Wild Plum Arts and the Britten Pears Foundation I will take part in a residency at the Red House, Aldeburgh. During this time I will be working on a new orchestral overture for premiere in Spring 2020 and a new song that will form part of an ongoing cycle for Lotte Betts-Dean and Andrey Lebedev. Premiere of New Work: They Will Call Him Brave27th July 2019, Hatch Hall, Rochester, NY
Sticks and Strings (Rosanna Moore, harp and Trevor Bartlett, percussion) will premiere my new work for their God Complex project - a series of commissions for piece celbrating / responding to / based on Greek Gods. My god?... Odyseuss! Performance of Fantastical Garden May 23rd 2019, St Mary's Church, Hendon, London, 6pm
Jayro Viapree (viola) and Luka Lah (violin) will perform Fantastical Garden from Five Duets On Five Liz Larkin Pictures. Performance of Diminuendi May 15th 2019, Sherwell Centre, Plymouth, 7pm
Katherine Williams will perform Diminuendi for saxophone (alto and soprano) and electronics. This piece was written for Katherine in 2014. 2nd Performance of The WalkMay 11th 2019, Guildford, Guildhall, High St., 1:10pm tickets
As part of Guildford Guitar Day, mezzo-sop Lotte Betts-Dean and guitarist Andrey Lebedev will perform 'The Walk' a setting of the Thomas Hardy poem. Premiere of New Song for Guitar and MezzoMay 3rd 2019, Victoria Rooms, Bristol 1:15pm
Mezzo-sop Lotte Betts-Dean and guitarist Andrey Lebedev will perform a new work written for them setting poetry by Thomas Hardy in response to Finzi's settings. Performance of Nocturne no. 1April 10th 2019, Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, NY
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne no. 1 for guitar and electronics featuring the shipping forecast and BBC radio 'pips'. Performance of Nocturne no. 1April 1st 2019, Rochester, NY, Ossia Music Concert at Small World Books
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne no. 1 for guitar and electronics featuring the shipping forecast and BBC radio 'pips'. Middlesex University Instrumental EnsembleMarch 21st 2019, Burgh House, 7pm
I am delighted to conduct this ensemble in their inaugural performance. We will be playing repertoire by Mozart, Finzi, Shostakovich and Harvey. Premiere of Ludo Ludamus Redux for 4tetMarch 16th 2019, Stephenson Building, University of Liverpool, 6pm tickets
The Ligeti Quartet will premiere a new work for string quartet and electronics where the musicians are led by a video and react within the rules of a game. The piece is called Ludo Ludamus Redux and is a response to/adaptation of an earlier work for computer and audience participation. Performance of Thaw by Trio AlexanderMarch 10th 2019, Pittsford Presbyterian, NY 14534 3pm
Trio Alexander will perform Thaw for flute, harp and viola. The piece is a response to Imtiaz Dharker's poem about the winter solstice. Bristol University Loudspeaker Orchestra and New Music EnsembleFriday 8th March 2019, Victoria Rooms, Bristol, 1:15pm
I am guest directing the Loudspeaker Orchestra for this concert mixing the instrumental talent of the New Music Ensemble with BULO. Programme includes Romitelli's Amok Koma and live diffused acousmatic pieces using source recordings from instruments. https://www.facebook.com/events/345814242690611/ Sextet performanceFeb 9th 2019, Jerwood Hall, LSO St. Luke's 7:30pm tickets
Players from the London Symphony Orchestra will perform a new arrangement of Sextet, originally written for Ensemble MusikFabrik. 2018Premiere of Thaw, trio for harp, viola & fluteNovember 4th 2018, Wilmot Hall, Rochester, NY, 3pm
Trio Alexander will premiere my new work Thaw for flute, harp and viola. The piece is a response to Imtiaz Dharker's poem about the winter solstice. Nocturne No. 1 PerformanceJuly 16th 2018, New York, Abrons Art Center, 4pm Tickets
Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne No. 1 (for guitar and electronics) at the New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival. Reflections, Impressions, Brush Strokes Radio Bristol BroadcastApril 7th 2018, BBC Radio Bristol, 8pm - 10pm
The third of my Five Duets for violin and viola, recorded by Mandhira de Saram (violin) and Richard Jones (viola) will be broadcast on BBC Radio Bristol. Five Duets PremiereFebruary 9th 2018, Bristol
Five Duets for violin and viola, based on five Liz Larkin paintings will be premiered by Mandhira de Saram and Richard Jones (of the Ligeti Quartet). This piece was commissioned to celebrate the birthday of the Bristol-based artist Liz Larkin. A recording will be made available soon! 2017Haiku for Calumet Street published!Premiere: String Quartet MiniatureTuesday October 31st 2017
St Stephen's Church, Bristol, 7:30pm £10/£5 Tickets Here The Ligeti Quartet will premiere Tuesday Miniature, written for them this summer. Appearance on BBC R3s In TuneWednesday 4th October 2017
Radio 3 will broadcast an extract of Nocturne No. 1 and I will be talking with Verity Sharp as part of a special edition of In Tune celebrating ten years of their 'BBC Introducing' scheme. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b096hz0m Nocturne No. 1 PerformanceSunday 10th September 2017
Ciminelli Lounge, Rochester, NY 3:30pm (EST) Tom Torrisi will perform Nocturne No. 1 for guitar and electronics. Composer Academy:
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