Small But Perfectly Formed presents ”A Series of Fortunate Events” exploring the relationship between improvisation and composition.

The Seen
Improvisations by new sextet put together by Mark Wastell.
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Nancy Ruffer (flutes)
Outstanding flautist performs composed pieces (expect Lachenman, Dillon, Cowell….) and improvisations
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Autopoiesis
Ashley-John Long (double bass) / Tom Jackson (reeds)
Cardiff duo plays for the first time in London

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The Seen mixes musical styles, backgrounds and experiences to investigate different involvements in the music making. It includes Phil Durrant (maschine), Matt Davis (trumpet), Phil Julian (contact microphones, surfaces/objects and electronics), Dominic Lash (contrabass), Paul Abbott (piezo discs, metal, cymbal, mylar speaker, tape recorder, mixer) and Mark Wastell (tam tam, scrutti box).

Nancy Ruffer specialises in performing contemporary music. She has performed and recorded for the BBC, and in festivals and concert halls throughout the world. She is an Associate of The Royal Academy of Music.

Ashley John Long is a muli-intrumentalist and composer. Work includes Keith Tippett quartet, Chamber Orchestra of Wales, Millenium Ensemble, the Heavy Quartet…