Union Chapel shifts perceptions of the organ

Chris Watson (left) and Claire M Singer
Organ Reframed festival returns to London from 27–28 March
The fourth Organ Reframed event will take place at London's Union Chapel next year. Aiming to change perceptions of this family of instruments, the two day event includes talks, masterclasses, interactive soundscapes, family-friendly workshops and a host of performances.
Announced so far are new works by Anna von Hausswolff, Abul Mogard and Ipek Gorgun, all of which are composed for organ and electronics and performed alongside the London Contemporary Orchestra. On the Saturday visitors can explore a free installation by Chris Watson and composer plus Organ Reframed founder Claire M Singer. Recorded in Scotland, audio snatches of wind, weather and animals will interact with organ music played by James McVinnie, Katherine Tinker and Jacob Lekkerkerker. Late afternoon will see Wire Editor Derek Walmsley in conversation with Watson and Singer, followed by a premiere of the pair's new work Voci Del Vento.