New Music 20x12
New Music 20×12 is a UK wide programme which consists of twenty outstanding new works, each lasting 12 minutes, commissioned to feature centre stage of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. New Music 20×12 commissions will be broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and tour the UK, enabling as many people as possible to enjoy excellent new music as part of our celebrations of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
These commissions are full of the energy, hope and excitement that will emanate from across the Cultural Olympiad and the Games themselves. They are inspired by the dynamism of Olympic and Paralympic sports, the passion of human endeavour so central to the Games, and the once in a lifetime opportunity of creating a musical work contributing to a global celebration.
OUR PROJECT : Jason Yarde and Wonderbrass: ‘Skip, Dash. Flow’
Wales 20x12
Composer, producer and saxophonist Jason Yarde and community band Wonderbrass, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012, are working on ‘Skip, Dash. Flow’ that will explore new world rhythms. Learn more about the composition in Jason’s interview with the PRS Foundation.
Wonderbrass enjoyed an extraordinary musical collaboration with Jason in 2002 which inspired the band no end. This project represents a unique opportunity to renew and extend this inspirational musical partnership.
You may remember that Jason feature alongside Claude Deppa on our 2002 album “Special Brew”.
Read all about our weekend away at the Druidstone.