Anna Meredith: New Music Biennial
For:
Concerto for Beatboxer & orchestra
Commissioned by:
Southbank Centre
Anna Meredith is a composer, producer and performer of both acoustic and electronic music. Her sound is often described as ‘maximalist’, ‘uncategorisable’ and ‘genre-hopping’ and straddles the worlds of contemporary classical, avant pop, electronica and experimental rock. Southbank Centre commissioned Anna Meredith and internationally renowned Beatbox Artist Shlomo to write a new piece for Beatboxer and Orchestra in 2010. The Concerto is an acclaimed modern classical work recognising the human voice box as a musical instrument.
Anna Meredith said
“Really excited to be putting together my Beatbox Concerto again and to be included alongside such a great list of other composers.“