Jane Chapman

WIRED - New ground-breaking works for harpsichord with electronics by leading British composers, plus contemporary classics by Andriessen, Ligeti, and Saariaho.

From the short, intense, finely-wrought acoustic miniature, to the physical-sensual quality of the sounds produced by the strings alone, the harpsichord becomes magical box radiating a mysterious energy. The transformation of the sound through electronics and amplification leads us into different environments, sometimes climaxing into something brutal and uncompromising, sometimes delicate, haunting, breathy... Chameleon-like and rhythmically pushy, this vast palette of sound liberates the instrument and all who come in contact.

'Wired features a consistently engaging set of performances that are united by Chapman's searching musicality' Musical Criticism

'Wonderful new aural pastures' BBC Music Magazine

'In-the-moment responses from an inspired Chapman - ancient keyboard hardware meets state-of-the-art electronica' Gramophone

'Jane Chapman is one of Britain's most distinguished classical harpsichordists, with a repertoire that stretches from early music to contemporary avant-garde. Her work is rapidly bringing the harpsichord into the 21st century and establishing her reputation as a rule-breaker' (Wall Street Journal)

All concerts take place at the Unitarian Chapel, St. Saviourgate, York.

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