Sound Recording
chromatix
function band
A mix of party favourites from Manchester-based function band Chromatix's 7-piece combo
kabantu
’of the people’
A folk-world fusion ensemble performing a mix of traditional Scottish, South African, and Bulgarian fusions.
salford keys
flute, clarinet, piano
Audition recording for the Manchester-based Flute and Clarinet duo created by Jenna Thackray and Emily Wilson, performing here as a trio.
Monochromatix
vintage jazz
A live recording sample from the function band’s smaller quartet setup, and the studio recording from their video showreel.
mirk over the irk
Klezmer-Irish Fusion
Conceived in 2015 by Richard Fay, ‘Mirk’ combines traditional folk tunes, new compositions, and intriguing fusions to evoke this imagined confluence of cultures across the banks of the river Irk.
the marriage of kim k
opera
Music from Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ adapted for leo&hyde’s theatrical production of ‘The Marriage of Kim K’, a classical-pop-folk-fusion musical.
‘helix’
chamber orchestra
Original compositions by Richard Fay, from a collection of 9 of his pieces on the album ‘Helix’.
Aurora
Percussion Duo
“The Aurora Percussion Duo have captivated audiences around the world with their visually spectacular and physically demanding performances.”
trikaya
percussion trio
“A triple-threat tour-de-force that flies in the face of classical convention.”
Kantos
Chamber Choir
Excerpts of the chamber choir’s recordings, made up of 6 voices per part, performing traditional and contemporary works.
camerata of london
wind quintet
A quirky selection of pieces for wind quintet performed by the professional London-based ensemble.
Rogue Noodle
Jazz Quartet
Manchester-based jazz quartet consisting of alto/soprano sax, trombone/keyboard, electric bass and drums.
no dice collective
spoken word & chamber ensemble
Contemporary pieces written by Manchester-based composers and spoken word artists for the new music ensemble ‘No Dice’.