Buildings inspire music (From Gazette Series)

Buildings inspire music

ACOUSTIC Triangle will be in concert in Aust Church on Saturday, July 16 as part of their "inspiring music in inspiring buildings" tour.

The outfit's 2005 summer UK tour is a major celebration of real acoustic music in inspiring buildings - from small chapels to vast Cathedrals.

The members of Acoustic Triangle are writing new compositions especially for these extraordinary spaces. These will be mixed with breathtaking improvisations and unique arrangements of music by Maurice Ravel, Kenny Wheeler and others - creating a fascinating blend of melodic jazz, classical and folk styles from around the world.

There are no drums, no amplification, just three world-class musicians playing 21st Century music that will surprise and delight audiences.

Acoustic Triangle will perform around thirty unamplified concerts in carefully selected sacred venues in England and Wales. A broad mix of denominations has been chosen - Church of England, Methodist, United Reform, High Anglican as well as a variety of Abbeys and chapels.

Some are sacred buildings in which music and arts programming already occurs, some are linked to festivals, but a significant number are venues that don't usually promote such events.

The concerts will be thought-provoking, intimate and fun. The music will be spontaneous and composed, elegant and exciting. You can hear a snippet from their latest CD Catalyst at www.aust.music.btinternet.co.uk.