Friday 19 April 2024, 7.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
Joseph Tawadros
Joseph TawadrosPresented by Saffron Hall
Few instruments exert a hold on the imagination like the oud, the fretless stringed instrument from the Middle East. Instrumentalist and composer Joseph Tawadros transports it into the modern world and following his standout recent performance with Britten Sinfonia he returns to Saffron Hall with a solo recital exploring all facets of his musical style.
In his hands the oud sings, laments, struts and swaggers. With inflections of jazz, rock, folk, classical and even bluegrass, his original compositions and improvisations journey far beyond the instrument’s Arabic homelands. From thrillingly fast-paced fingerwork to a tranquil almost weightless spirituality, he is breathing new life and creating a whole new world of possibilities for this most evocative of ancient instruments.
Witness an exciting and individual talent whose mastery, musicianship and originality are introducing new audiences to his beloved instrument.
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Ten for £10
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- A selection of works composed for solo Oud by Joseph Tawadros:
- 1. Improvisation / Dreaming Hermit
- 2. Work is love made visible
- 3. Constellation
- 4. Permission to Evaporate
- 5. Gare de L’est
- 6. Improvisation / Luli
- 7. Give or Take
- 8. Heal
- 9. Bluegrass Nikriz
Performers
- Joseph Tawadros oud
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Information for your visit
Friday 19 April 2024, 7.30pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7.30pm
Interval
Interval (20 mins)
Show ends
9.20pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
9.20pm – 10.20pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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