Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
PSAPPHA ENSEMBLE
Benjamin Powell - piano
This performance was streamed live on 12th November 2020 from Hallé St Peter's in Manchester (UK) without an audience. This is a new edit of the original livestream and presented in 4K. To view the 4K version we recommend you use Google Chrome or the Firefox browser.
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Taking initial inspiration from simple melodies reminiscent of folk tunes and child-like nursery rhymes, ‘round and round and…’ revolves around memory and the natural decay of the piano sound. Throughout, there is a playful exploration of the piano as the range expands, yet always within the attempt to sustain the ideas through repetition and looping, working with and against the piano’s decay and inability to sustain. There is a persistence to hold on, to prevent the disappearance of sound, and to remember.
Learn more about Clare: clareelton.com
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Psappha is grateful for the support we receive from funders which enables us to reach a wider audience. With thanks to Arts Council England; PRS Foundation; Foyle Foundation; Granada Foundation; and the RVW Trust.
Please support Psappha's work: psappha.com/support-us
This work was created through Psappha's ‘Composing for…’ programme and we're grateful for the additional support they receive from: Britford Bridge Trust; PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner scheme; and the Thistle Trust.
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LEARN MORE AND FOLLOW PSAPPHA
Website: psappha.com
Subscribe to Psappha's Enewsletter: buff.ly/31HjEHV
Twitter: twitter.com/PsapphaEnsemble
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FILM PRODUCTION
Rob Kelledy - Sound Recording and Mastering
Soup Collective - Cameras
Tim Williams - Editor and Producer
PSAPPHA ENSEMBLE
Benjamin Powell - piano
This performance was streamed live on 12th November 2020 from Hallé St Peter's in Manchester (UK) without an audience. This is a new edit of the original livestream and presented in 4K. To view the 4K version we recommend you use Google Chrome or the Firefox browser.
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Taking initial inspiration from simple melodies reminiscent of folk tunes and child-like nursery rhymes, ‘round and round and…’ revolves around memory and the natural decay of the piano sound. Throughout, there is a playful exploration of the piano as the range expands, yet always within the attempt to sustain the ideas through repetition and looping, working with and against the piano’s decay and inability to sustain. There is a persistence to hold on, to prevent the disappearance of sound, and to remember.
Learn more about Clare: clareelton.com
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Psappha is grateful for the support we receive from funders which enables us to reach a wider audience. With thanks to Arts Council England; PRS Foundation; Foyle Foundation; Granada Foundation; and the RVW Trust.
Please support Psappha's work: psappha.com/support-us
This work was created through Psappha's ‘Composing for…’ programme and we're grateful for the additional support they receive from: Britford Bridge Trust; PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner scheme; and the Thistle Trust.
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LEARN MORE AND FOLLOW PSAPPHA
Website: psappha.com
Subscribe to Psappha's Enewsletter: buff.ly/31HjEHV
Twitter: twitter.com/PsapphaEnsemble
Facebook: facebook.com/psappha.ensemble
Instagram: instagram.com/psapphaensemble
FILM PRODUCTION
Rob Kelledy - Sound Recording and Mastering
Soup Collective - Cameras
Tim Williams - Editor and Producer
