The first half of the programme brings together a collection of short pieces curated by composer and pianist Jill Jarman (who worked with Evelyn Glennie to create the second half of the concert and who is performing as part of the ensemble here today). This diverse collection of music aims to immerse us in the diverse sounds and atmospheres of the city. Bach’s well-known ‘Prélude’ from Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, resonates with spaces of meditation and worship away from the urgency of urban life.

In contrast, Jarman’s composition for saxophones and piano reflect a vibrant multiculturalism, drawing on diverse musical genres, as do two pieces by Ian East. East’s Dance of the Awakening & Secret Spaces, are inspired by Balkan folk dance, and Jarman’s Chick Pea, nods to jazz fusion, both foreground and celebrate a rich musical diversity. Vincent Ho’s solo Tam Tam piece, Sandman’s Castle, captures the duality of city life, moving between calm and chaos, hard and soft. This dynamic journey culminates with Reich’s Clapping Music and in Orologeria Aureola (composed by Glennie and Sheppard), which embody the energy and drive which inspired this concert.