Old Ambient
A collaboration between Liam Byrne (viola da gamba) Tom Rogerson (keyboards) and Clare O’Connell (cello)
Born out of a shared sense of curiosity, a desire to make music together and to experiment with and explore new sound worlds, Old Ambient combines the styles, energies and personalities of three musicians from different genres and backgrounds, taking inspiration from each other in the moment with a profound sense of freedom and connection, generating a compelling journey for performers and audience alike.
The combination of classical cello, viola da gamba and piano, clavichord and synthesisers has rich potential for creating sounds worlds both ancient and futuristic with drones and ambience, the synthesiser acting as a complimentary chamber instrument in it’s own right, adding an extra sonic dimension which blends and contrasts in equal measure.
Every performance is unique, the result of our exploration of the intersect between renaissance and 21st century sound worlds, and what parallels they may have with each other. An exploration of where old meets new, early meets contemporary, ancient meets electroacoustic and how each inform the other.
O'Connell Turner Duo
Internationally acclaimed harpist & composer, Eleanor Turner is a leading expert on contemporary harp music.
"scrupulous attention to the harp's dynamic and rhythmic possibilities" The Times
"Their playing throughout reflected their personal rapport: warm, responsive, almost telepathic in their communication of fine detail."
"The arrangements were so fresh and new that it was if one was hearing them for the first time"
William Ruff @ReviewsGate.
"Two of the most talented and intelligent musicians I’ve had the privilege to work with. Bringing impeccable technique and sensitivity to everything they do they are also much more in tune with the meaning and intention of the material than many musicians."
Harvey Brough Composer & Musician
