» Maritime Rites by Alvin Curran Date: sep 14 2007 September 14th don’t miss the concert called “Maritime Rites”, by Alvin Curran, a composer from the Providence, Rhode Island. Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble in front of Tate Modern museum and on a barge on the Thames river, Maritime Rites is a unique show which mixes sounds of the river, some improvised pieces and music that is traditionally connected with Thames. The composer Alvin Curran is known for his love to electronic music and found sounds, which are not usually associated with music as such. Curran himself will perform at the show as a synthesizer, accompanied by Evan Parker (playing his saxophone) and Melvyn Poore (tuba). Moreover, the “Maritime Rites” will be finished with a carillon concert (at St Paul’s Cathedral). Already presented in Sydney and New York, the concert is likely to gain Londoners’ favour. The event is free to visit. Nearest hotels: Mercure London City Bankside 3 Southwark Rose Hotel Novotel London City South
