composer/performer
Events
2022
Presteigne Festival - Gemma Rosefield
August 25th, 3.30pm
Gemma Rosefield, winner of the 2007 Pierre Fournier Award, performs the world premiere of to Gelert on cello, composed by Rylan Gleave, at St. Andrew's Church, Presteigne.
Further event information and booking available at Presteigne Festival
HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE release show - Ashenspire + A Forest of Stars
July 29th, 7pm
Rylan Gleave performs with Ashenspire as they play their new album, Hostile Architecture, in its entirety. Ashenspire are joined by A Forest of Stars for a night of noisy, avant-garde and progressive black metal.
Further information and booking available at Stay Happening
Zeo Fawcett Solo Exhibition
July 27th, 7pm
Zeo Fawcett is a queer Scottish interdisciplinary composer and video artist based in Glasgow. His work is interested in creating experiences that explore intimacy, connection, nostalgia, and the boundaries of "human". This exhibition in particular centres on transmasculinity, explored through a number of forms. Featuring live performances from Moeliedo, Peg and Rylan Gleave
Pound / Bosphorus / Ashenspire / Tend X Matt Clay
June 17th, 7pm
Rylan Gleave performs with Ashenspire as they support Pound, a two-piece instrumental band based in Seattle, Washington, on their UK tour.
Further information available at Stay Happening
Composers with Disabilities and Momenta Dance
June 12th, 1pm
This unique program features the world premiere performance of Rylan Gleave’s piano quintet “Boyh (bringer of your hair)” alongside world premiere choreography by Julia Cox, danced by Robby Williams and Connor Cornelius of Momenta Dance Company. In addition to these commissioned works, the program includes music selected from an international call for submissions, including music by composers from Brazil, South Africa, the UK, the US, and Haiti:
“Transcendences” by Siobhan Dyson
“Wi li jou” by Julio Lubin
“Kwazekwamnandi” by Yonela Mnana
“Art Miniatures” by Ryne Siesky
“Nocturne for Cello and Piano” by Zygmund de Somogyi
“In F” by Andersen Viana
This event will be broadcast live on the Crossing Borders Music Facebook and YouTube channels.
Further information available at Crossing Borders Music
Hidden Door Festival: Stephanie Lamprea
June 9th, 7.45pm
Stephanie Lamprea is a singer of modern classical and avant-garde music, based dually in New York and Glasgow. Her artistic practice includes performing classical and contemporary-classical repertoire, solo recitals, chamber and large-ensemble collaborations, electronic music, multi-disciplinary performance, avant-garde noise, and improvisation.
Stephanie Lamprea performs Rylan Gleave's Capriccio at the Hidden Door Festival hosted in Edinburgh.
Further information available at Hidden Door Festival
Stephanie Lamprea + James Banner Duo
June 8th, 7pm
Stephanie Lamprea and James Banner present a set of new works for voice, double bass, and live electronics.
Programme:
Tom Green: “Demeter” from The World’s Wife (2017), for Voice and Electronics
Yaz Lancaster: Mulch To Feed The Orchid’s Flame (2021), for Voice and Double Bass*
Melissa Rankin: The Birds; They Stare At Me from The Window (2022), for Voice and Electronics*
Linda Buckley: Revelavit (2011), for Voice and Electronics
Ben Gaunt: Concealed/Classified 30 (2021), for Solo Double Bass*
Oscar Ridout: Lines Going This Way and Lines Going That Way (2021), for Voice and Double Bass*
Rylan Gleave: Capriccio (2021), for Voice and Electronics
+ improvisations
*World Premiere
Further information available at ticketsource
Psappha Ensemble: The View South
May 12th, 7pm
supine (it lay) receives its world premiere by Psappha Ensemble.
Simon Holt: The Sower Psappha commission
Aaron Parker: 51°12’N/0°55’W–080115
Rylan Gleave: supine (it lay) World premiere
Bethan Morgan-Williams: Voices Go With You World premiere, Psappha commission
Mark-Anthony Turnage: Slide Stride
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With Psappha: Conrad Marshall, Dov Goldberg, Benjamin Powell, Tim Williams, Benedict Holland, Catherine Yates, Kim Becker and Jennifer Langridge
Further information available at Psappha
Sonorities Presents: The Night With... Featuring Emma Lloyd
April 10th, 7.30pm
New work by Emilie Girard-Charest (violin and electronics).
New work by Egidija Medeksaite (violin and tape).
Swainsong by Rylan Gleave (violin and tape).
The Machine – Darlene Zarabozo (violin and live electronics).
New work by Emma Lloyd.
Further information available at The Black Box
Voices of the Proud: LGBT+ Composers
March 27th, 1pm
On the Sunday before Transgender Day of Visibility, join us to celebrate LGBT+ culture with Voices of the Proud: LGBT+ Composers. The program features the beauty, love, grief, playfulness, creativity, and pride of music by LGBT+ artists chosen from a call for submissions.
The livestream will share the world premiere of Rylan Gleave’s “biomimicry” for piano quintet. Rylan took the idea of biomimicry, which he calls “the emulation of natural elements, for the purpose of solving complex human problems” and asks, “what if we apply this idea to music?”
Further information available at Crossing Borders Music
Come As You Are: Vulnerability in the Concert Space, with No Divide KC and newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
March 19th, 7pm CDT (UTC-5h)
(St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri)
breach receives its world premiere by newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, alongside works by Krystal J. Folkestad, Patricia Martinez, and Colin Nossek.
In partnership with newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, Mid America Freedom Band, and KC VITAs Chamber Choir.
Read more; https://www.nodividekc.org/come-as-you-are
Unformal; An evening of experimental, queer, radical writing
February 17th, 18:00
Hosted by Eli Rose, at Ushi's Coffee Corner, Glasgow.
2021
Lawn Crypt / Leabhar-latha live
December 3rd, 7pm
Rylan Gleave's Lawn Crypt and Rory Green's Leabhar-latha played live at The Stables, Cromarty.
More information available here; https://saimhsound.cargo.site/Cromarty-Arts-Trust-Graduate-Residency-Prize
Trans Fest Stockholm
November 21st, 2pm
Rylan Gleave hosts a singing workshop with Trans Fest Stockholm, exploring sense of voice in a creative and gender-affirming setting.
More information and book; https://transfeststockholm.org/
National Theatre of Scotland, Neurostages
STREAM AVAILABLE: 15/10/2021 - 16/09/2021
NEUROSTAGES is a neurodivergent-led platform and space for artists, creatives, communities and industry professionals to find out more about neurodiversity in performance.
A two-day hybrid festival curated by the Scottish Neurodiverse Performance Network, the programme includes performances, provocations, film, workshops and discussions online, with a limited number of tickets available for in person attendance at CCA.
More information and book; https://www.rcs.ac.uk/box-office/event/neurostages-festival-265805/
soundfestival; Stephanie Lamprea and James Banner
October 24th, 11am
Capriccio is performed by Stephanie Lamprea and James Banner in soundfestival 2021, featured alongside works by Sonia Allori, Georgina MacDonnell Finlayson, Aileen Sweeney, Kevin Leomo, Ben Lunn, Ailie Robertson, and Emily Doolittle.
More information; https://sound-scotland.co.uk/festival-welcome-2021
KITH premiere; Forecast
September 11th, 17:00
The experimental musician Sofia Jernberg supports and facilitates three projects anchored in exploring music through time. The nominees bring new approaches rooted in movement, photography, and composition into their translations of concepts into contemporary sound.
With works by Flora Détraz (France), Talia de Vries (Israel), and Rylan Gleave (United Kingdom)
Watch here; https://forecast-platform.com/forecast-forum-2021/
Edinburgh Fringe; Pianodrome
STREAM AVAILABLE; August
Pianodrome presents four stunning performances from exceptional musical acts who are passionate about bringing their deep understanding of classical chamber music to a contemporary audience. The line-up includes multi-award-winning, eight-part vocal ensemble Octavoce, engaging early music duo Musica Mundana, a whirlwind Bach-inspired improvisation by Glasgow Conservatoire graduates Fay Guiffo on violin and Simone Seales on cello, and an epic performance of operatic songs by rising stars Rylan Gleave and Callum Morton Hüseyin. This deeply moving and atmospheric concert is filmed in the Pianodrome, the world's only amphitheatre made entirely from pianos.
More information; https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/pianodrome-sessions-chamber-music-scotland-special
Come As You Are: Vulnerability in the Concert Space, with No Divide KC and newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
POSTPONED
(St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Kansas)
breach receives its world premiere by newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, alongside works by Krystal J. Folkestad, Patricia Martinez, and Colin Nossek.
In partnership with newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, Mid America Freedom Band, and KC VITAs Chamber Choir.
Read more; https://www.nodividekc.org/come-as-you-are
Composing for Cello and Piano; Psappha Ensemble
August 2nd, 20:00
supine (it lay) is recorded and streamed by Jennifer Langridge and Benjamin Powell of Psappha Ensemble.
Programme
Michael Betteridge Grind
Rylan Gleave supine (it lay)
Nilufar Habibian Az Tashanoje Khounat Avayei Barkhast
Patrick Hegarty idle passing
Áine Mallon Callan
Florence Anna Maunders Either Everything Is Or Nothing Is
Link to follow on this page; https://www.psappha.com/event/composing-for-cello-piano-2021/
Lunchtime Concert: Maya-Leigh Rosenwasser, Bishopsgate
June 25th, 13:00
Stolen Hours receives its first live performance by Maya-Leigh Rosenwasser, in an exploration of LGBTQ+ collections.
Programme
Ruari Patterson-Achenbach; Piece for Maya (2021)
Sam Gooderham; Underneath all currents (2020)
(Based on The Anchor Song by Björk)
George Gerswhin; They’re writing songs of love, but not for me (1975 - 1988)
(arr. by Michael Finnissy)
Aaron Copland
Four Piano Blues (1926-1948)
Pieces 1 & 2
Improvisational interlude: Friendly Society
Rylan Gleave
Stolen Hours (2019)
Joanna Ward
That Is What A Lip Sync For Your Life Is Baby That Is High Drag At Its Finest (2020)
Maya-Leigh Rosenwasser
Unhappy Walking (2020)
John Cage
In a Landscape (1948)
Book here; https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/activity/lunchtime-concert-maya-leigh-rosenwasser
Human Bubbles; Iván Sánchez Iglesias
June 15th, 19:00
winding through seaweed receives its Dutch premiere by Iván Sánchez Iglesias, alongside works by Ed Martin, Arjan Linker, Ian Wilson, and Robin Toan.
'Human Bubbles combines music, dance, light and scenography in an attempt to create an immersive experience and to dive into a reflection of our experiences in the past year and how it has altered us as humans.'
Information at; https://www.ivansanchez.nl/human-bubbles/
unbound sound: Red Note Ensemble Noisy Nights
June 13th, 16:00
cold with him receives its world premiere by Red Note Ensemble, alongside new works by Joe Stollery, Siôn Parkinson, Sera Wright, Zoe Cutler, and Jason Hodgson.
To book; https://sound-scotland.co.uk/event/unbound-sound-red-note-ensemble-noisy-nights
unbound sound: Red Note Ensemble with Richard Watkins
June 12th, 19:00
UNSUNG II; even from a loved one receives its world premiere by Red Note Ensemble, alongside Feda by Aileen Sweeney and Scenes from the Life of Viscount Medardo by Philip Cashian.
To book; https://sound-scotland.co.uk/event/unbound-sound-red-note-ensemble
OVER/AT; workshops
May 23rd and 30th, 16:00
Workshops lead by Rylan Gleave, with Rufus Elliot, in collaboration with Wharf Chambers.
'This workshop is for folks who have faced barriers to singing due to gender. This could be in relation to trans, non-binary, or otherwise gender-diverse identity. The workshop has been developed by trans artists, and will be led by trans artists.'
To book; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/over-at-singing-workshop-with-rylan-gleave
Hindsight 2020: Rebecca Clarke
April 9-17th
Hindsight 2020 will take audiences through artist perspectives touching on some of the major collective experiences of 2020: from sourdough starter to silence, plant parenting to panic, Zoom and zeitgeist, isolation, nostalgia, and the touchstones of Black Lives Matter and the U.S. election, and into the advent of the vaccine and an anticipated return to the theatre.
Book tickets at; https://thosewomenproductions.com/our-productions/hindsight-2020/
Adam; BBC Scotland
March 6th, 22:15
Inspired by the life of Adam Kashmiry, Adam tells the remarkable story of a young trans man and his struggle across genders and borders to be himself. Originally a National Theatre of Scotland stage play, Adam has been reinvented as a compelling, theatrical on-screen drama. Adam World Choir soloists include Harrison Knights and Rylan Gleave.
Available on BBC iPlayer
Neurotribes; presentation
January 30th, 11:00
Presentation on A day in the life; Material barriers and other experiences in the profession alongside composer Joe Stollery.
soundfestival: Diversions
January 30th, 13:00
Concert Diversions is broadcast, featuring Permanent Address played by Hebrides Ensemble.
Booking info (free); https://sound-scotland.co.uk/event/red-note-ensemble-1
soundfestival: Richard Watkins, Horn + Composer conversation
January 30th, 20:00
Premiere of UNSUNG II; even from a loved one is postponed, and composers for this concert instead discuss their new works at a panel even.
Booking info (free); https://sound-scotland.co.uk/event/red-note-ensemble-with-richard-watkins-horn
Your Heart Out: LGBT Short Film
January 29th, 17:00
Launch of short film Your Heart Out with Kylie Kamanga, Iona Mcphearson, and Rylan Gleave, directed by Luce Howell.
CW eating disorders, gender dysphoria
Watch the film at; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR9kTYik_ZU&ab_channel=Outposts
Clyde Built Radio; Zeo Fawcett
January 29th, 10:00
Zeo Fawcett plays winding through seaweed on Clyde Built Radio, recorded by Jenny Akroyd. Available at https://www.clydebuiltradio.com/.
The Diversity Initiative; Concert
January 17th, 21:30
In a sea of screaming I hear your voice receives its world premiere by The Diversity Initiative with OpusCommons.
Link to watch the livestream here; https://www.facebook.com/opuscommons/
2020
Trans Radio UK: Samantha Jane Smith
December 29th, 12:00
Samantha Jane Smith plays winding through seaweed, recorded by Jenny Akroyd on Trans Radio UK in Classical TRANSmission. Available at; https://www.transradiouk.com/
Crossing Borders Music: The Back of The Yards Chicago Public Library
December 1st, 23:00
in waves receives a second performance by Crossing Borders music, in association with The Back of The Yards Chicago Public Library.
More information and link to sign up (free) here; https://crossingbordersmusic.org/event/composers-with-disabilities-around-the-world-2/
Explorathon 2020: Intersections
November 25th, 13:00
baby star receives its second performance by Eli Thayer, inspired by the work of Sam Pearson and originally recorded by Fraser Gordon, in Explorathon 2020 (a Scotland-wide festival of research). The University of St Andrews' Public Engagement with Research team have joined forces with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Laidlaw Music Centre to curate a new collection of eight compositions.
Link to livestream (free) here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYMFUFSGAMM&t=3682s&ab_channel=MusicfromStAndrews
Crossing Borders Music: Composers with Disabilities Around the World
November 15th, 20:00
in waves receives its world premiere by Crossing Borders Music. Also featuring works by Karen Brown, Anna Jo Maxwell, Julio Lubin, SL Stahl, Minato Sakamoto, Luis Calvo, and María del Carmen Cordovez.
More information and link to livestream (free) here; https://crossingbordersmusic.org/event/composers-with-disabilities-around-the-world/
soundfestival: Any Enemy
October 24th, 12:00
Second performance of before, and since by Any Enemy Ensemble, in soundfestival 2020.
sign up to book (free) here; https://sound-scotland.co.uk/event/any-enemy
soundfestival: Ruth Morley and Alistair MacDonald
October 22nd, 12:00
UNSUNG II; Harbinger&Herald receives its world premiere by Ruth Morley of Red Note Ensemble, and Alistair MacDonald, in soundfestival 2020.
BSL Interpretation also by Rylan Gleave.
sign up to book (free) here; https://sound-scotland.co.uk/event/flute-electronics
The Diversity Initiative Panel
August 29th, 18:00
A discussion with other Diversity Initiative winners, live streamed on YouTube. Available at; https://www.facebook.com/115184500032143/videos/1100818440312922
BBC Radio Scotland; Nevis Ensemble Commission Premiere
August 16th, 21:00
World premiere of winding through seaweed, commissioned by Jenny Gillies and the Nevis Ensemble for saxophonist Jenny Ackroyd, will be played on BBC Radio Scotland. Available at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000lsq5
Red Note Ensemble; Noisy Nights go digital
August 15th, 15:00
New work Heartstrings selected in Red Note's Call for Scores, premiered by Jackie Shave and Robert Irvine. Also featuring works by Sam Parnin, Erin Thomson, Daniel Nolan, Will Frampton, and Toby Stanford. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mxqcCLiDTE
Clyde Built Radio; Oli Hawker
July 11th, 11:00
Oliver Hawker plays We lay on the grass, in afternoon sunshine, from Six Weather Pictures, on Clyde Built Radio, recorded by the Gelos Duo. Available at https://www.clydebuiltradio.com/.
Clyde Built Radio; Tony Morris
June 28th, 10:00
Tony Morris plays you are embodied air, afloat, on Clyde Built Radio, recorded by Rufus Isabel Elliot. Works also by Paddy Shand, Bethaniens Dust, Cucina Povera, Ilaria Boffa, Liar Hydrant, Matthew Grouse, Mark Vernon, Alistair MacDonald, Harry Gorski-Brown, Max Syedtollan, and many more!
Available at; https://www.clydebuiltradio.com/
The Diversity Initiative Interview
YouTube premiere
An interview with Jose Flores and Matthew Kundler, discussing recent successes in The Diversity Initiative Call For Scores - 2nd Prize in the Brass Septet Category, and an Honourable Mention in the Brass Trio Category. Available at; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXtV5r_PPn0&t=1s
Lockdown Composing: Online performance with Any Enemy
June 14th, 16:00
New work before, and since, commissioned by sound, will receive its world premiere by Any Enemy Ensemble over Zoom. Programmed alongside Rufus Isabel Elliot, Lisa Robertson, and Aidan Teplitzky. Register to attend at; https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tQuG0Lb1S46zAjfuiVmcmw?fbclid=IwAR0Tbo_Dn_q53dlLB0897rRfnUGvoNVsols5cX7QXzXedhq-19VxsJRQ_5w
Red Note Ensemble; Noisy Nights go digital
April 17th, 15:00
New work Unpitched Skin selected in Red Note's Call for Scores, premiered by Sasha Savaloni. Also featuring works by Michael Burslem, Dorian Kelly, Georgina MacDonell and Joshua Brown. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqMtOjIkv_I&t=1487s
Furia (Pol) / Ante Inferno / Ashenspire / Waerteras
March 1st, 18:30
Some tracks from Speak Not Of The Laudanum Quandary and some new works from our upcoming album at Audio Glasgow, 14 Midland St, Glasgow G1 4PP
OVER / AT : singing ; being silent
March 11th, 19:30
Live BSL Interpretation of contemporary works, including Cage’s 4’33” reimagined as an intersectional protest by artists Pauline Boudry & Renate Lorenz, and Sarah Hennies’ Contralto, straddling music and documentary, exploring transfeminine identity through the voice. Concert at The Glad Café, 1006a, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2HG
Red Note Ensemble: Eight Songs for a Mad King
February 25th, 19:30
I could will receive its world premiere at Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow, G11 5PU, performed by Red Note Ensemble alongside Maxwell-Davies, Birtwistle, Mark Simpson, and Sean O'Callaghan
2019
Diversions
December 12th, 19:30
Permanent Address receives its world premiere at Diversions, a concert at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, performed by Hebrides Ensemble in collaboration with Drake Music Scotland. Featuring works by Lucy Hale, Siobhan Dyson, Ewan Mackay, Rhona Smith, Benjamin Teague, Joseph Stollery and Ben Lunn. 85-89 Clerk St, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG
Vampillia & VMO & Ashenspire & Beggar In The Heights - Glasgow
20th August, 19:00
COG Promotions present Vampillia, VMO, Ashenspire, and Beggar In The Heights. Stereo Café Bar, 20-28 Renfield Lane.
Liongeist//Old Guard//Ashenspire
July 25th, 19:00
Ashenspire perform alongside Liongeist and Old Guard at the 13th Note, 50-60 King Street, G1 5QT, Glasgow.
Plug 9: Finale with GNME & Philip Venables
May 10th, 19:30
The Strange Musician receives its world premiere at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, performed by Glasgow New Music Ensemble, and conducted by Richard Baker. Alongside works by Philip Venables, Charles Baumstark, Lucy Hollingworth, and Hei Ching Lam.
Fridays at One: Brodick Quartet
May 10th, 13:00
Don't call me that, the winner of the 2019 Dinah and Walter Wolfe Memorial Award, receives its world premiere at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, performed by the Brodick Quartet. Alongside works by Filip Holacky, Aileen Sweeney, Max Welton, and Nora Mazaraite.