James Dorman’s Sonic Art Collective. After wowing audiences with his Luna Art Ensemble’s performance at Bristol Cathedral in 2021, James Dorman returns with his Sonic Art Collective. Using a distinctive sound palette this ensemble creates music that moves from the intensely angular to deeply meditative.

Piano, cello, vibraphone, saxophone, guitar are combined with ambient electronica to create a rich and compelling soundscape. Borrowing from the composition techniques of Music Concret, shimmering ethereal sounds are punctuated with angular melodic fragments, bursts of dense harmony are followed by sudden changes in dynamics and looped tones morph into faint shards of sound.

Influenced by Messian, Alvo Noto, Richter, Birtwistle, Stockhausen and Lemon Jelly, James Dorman’s Sonic Art Collective create music that is well crafted and intelligently arranged. An engaging collage of modern sound, the music is accessible due to being both exciting and profoundly emotional.

What to expect:

• Performance by James Dorman’s Sonic Art Collective
• Live music featuring piano, cello, vibraphone, saxophone, and guitar
• Bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (card only)
• Child-friendly environment with ear defenders available

Bar

A bar will be available throughout the event. Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks will be available. Card only.

Children

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure there is a ratio of no more than four children to one adult. Children’s ear defenders are available to borrow on a first come first served basis.

This is a fundraising event for Bristol Cathedral. Charity number 1204673

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