Transformations and Litanies
Kate Molleson introduces a programme of new music from Bryn Harrison and Ensemble GBSR in Sheffield, plus highlights from the Black Lights festival in Blackpool.
Kate Molleson introduces a programme of new music from Bryn Harrison and Ensemble GBSR from Sheffield, his extensive series of pieces ‘Transformations and Litanies’ for vibraphone, piano and electronics, presented as part of Music in the Round in the Crucible Theatre; plus highlights from the Black Lights festival, held in the historic Opera House in Blackpool and featuring music from Oliver Leith and a new commission from Mica Levi for the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
Oliver Leith: Pearly, goldy, woody, bloody, or, Abundance
BBC Philharmonic/Ludovic Morlot
Mica Levi: 'Untitled - 2026' (first performance)
BBC Philharmonic/Ludovic Morlot
Bryn Harrison: Five Transfigurations and Seven Litanies (first performance)
Litanies I-II
Transfiguration I
Litanies III & IV
Transfiguration III
Litanies V-VII
Transfiguration V
GBSR Duo
George Barton (vibes)
Siwan Rhys (piano)
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Anna Webber
Enoughness
Performer: Anna Webber. Performer: Mary Halvorson. Performer: Ches Smith.![]()
Oliver Leith
Pearly, goldy, woody, bloody, or, Abundance
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ludovic Morlot.- GBBBC.
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Bethany Younge
Double Speak
Ensemble: Sputter Box.- New Focus Recordings, New York.
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Mica Levi
Untitled 2026 (first performance)
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Ludovic Morlot.- GBBBC.
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Bryn Harrison
Five Transfigurations and Seven Litanies (first performance)
Ensemble: GBSR Duo.- GBBBC.
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- Saturday22:30BBC Radio 3
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