Four Sounds Three Distances
A collaboration between Liam Byrne (viola da gamba) Tom Rogerson (keyboards) and Clare O’Connell (cello)
The result of a chance meeting in a Dalston basement club 4S3D combines the styles, energies and personalities of three musicians from different genres and backgrounds who started jamming together and found themselves somewhere quite unexpected: free improvisation rooted in the imagined sensation of renaissance ecstasy.
Their new album 4S3D is a collection of live improvisations which draws much of its inspiration from the 15th century, and the trio has spent time with the music of composers like Agricola, Josquin, and Ockeghem. But this is pure abstract sonic creativity in a genuine and constructive sense - art born out of curiosity for its own sake, through listening, adaptation, and response. It’s music inspired by renaissance practises but which sits outside of time.
These recordings took place at Snape Maltings in October 2023 and June 2024.
O'Connell Turner Duo
Clare O’Connell (cello) and Eleanor Turner (harp) form a dynamic and expressive duo, bringing together two richly contrasting instruments in performances that are both intimate and imaginative. Known for their inventive programming, they explore a wide-ranging repertoire from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary works, often creating their own arrangements to cast familiar music in a new light.
Their collaboration is defined by a deep musical connection and a shared commitment to storytelling through sound. Blending virtuosity with sensitivity, they craft performances that move seamlessly between styles and eras, revealing unexpected colours and textures. Together, they offer audiences a fresh and engaging concert experience—one that is both rooted in tradition and alive with creativity.
"Their playing throughout reflected their personal rapport: warm, responsive, almost telepathic in their communication of fine detail."
"The arrangements were so fresh and new that it was if one was hearing them for the first time"
William Ruff @ReviewsGate.
