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100 Tubas to Fill Scotland's Historic Garden
17 Sep
Summary
- Lammermuir festival presents Anthony Braxton's Composition No 19 for 100 tubas.
- The performance will utilize the unique acoustics of Amisfield Walled Garden.
- Tuba players from around the world will gather for this unique event.
The Lammermuir festival has embraced a unique challenge, commissioning a monumental performance within the expansive Amisfield Walled Garden. To fill the vast, echo-rich space with sound, the festival will present Anthony Braxton's Composition No 19, a piece designed for 100 tuba players.
This ambitious contemporary music event is scheduled to take place on September 19. It marks only the third performance globally of Braxton's 1971 composition, which has never before been performed outside the United States. The piece offers a unique blend of unity and diversity, with 25 players in each of four bands.
Performers will utilize a variety of tubas, from orchestral models to sousaphones and Wagner tubas, creating a rich sonic tapestry. The composition allows for individual improvisation within the ensemble, culminating in a free improvisation as players parade through the garden.
Organizers have successfully recruited 100 tuba players from around the world, including participants from the US, Latvia, Estonia, and across the UK. This extraordinary gathering promises to be a highlight of the Lammermuir festival, dedicated this year to the memory of trumpeter John Wallace.
