Monday 5 February | 13:00 | Turner Sims Concert Hall
The Driver – Luke Wright and Benjamin Oliver debuts next week at Turner Sims Concert Hall.
The Driver narrates his life from behind the wheel, taking in the ring roads, flyovers, service stations, leisure parks, motels and lay-bys of England. As he drives, he keeps an eye on the past through the rear-view mirror.
Luke Wright‘s words are set to music by composer Benjamin Oliver (Department of Music) and their work is performed by the Hartley Loop Orchestra in this world premiere performance. The music combines orchestral sonorities, at times referencing English medieval polyphony and music by Purcell and Parry, with the familiar sounds heard within the environment of a car.
Presented by the University of Southampton Music Department in association with Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities (SIAH).
Entrance is free and all are welcome. All audience members must book a ticket.
UoS Music Presents | The Driver – Luke Wright & Benjamin Oliver (turnersims.co.uk).