Chaya Czernowin draws songs out of unpromising and uncompromising situations. Lines of friction through piles of waste and hazardous materials inspire the sounds of Ayre; for Fast Darkness III, it is a creeping vine gradually enveloping a house. In this concert, these negative spaces and poetry of absence are complemented by three new works by composers from Brazil, China and the USA: Rafael Godoi, Hao Ma and Sofia Jen Ouyang, the last a winner of Riot’s 2024 Call for Scores.

Biography

Shortlisted for the 2024 Royal Philharmonic Society Ensemble Award, London-based Riot Ensemble connects audiences to contemporary music through innovative concerts and events. The members of Riot work as performers, curators, commissioners, and collaborators, creating and producing diverse projects. Since 2012, they’ve premiered 250+ works by composers from 35+ countries. Riot usually looks for long-term, lasting impact collaborations, and performs internationally regularly. Their extensive discography includes acclaimed releases like “Speak Be Silent” and “Vestige.” Supported by various foundations, Riot continues to push boundaries in music.