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“The essence (of soundscape composition) is the artistic, sonic transmission of meanings about place, time, environment and listening perception” -- Hildegard Westerkamp 2002

An immersive 8 channel concert featuring a rare UK sharing of pioneering soundscape compositions by Hildegard Westerkamp, new works by Sussex University Music students, BEAsT composer Annie Mahtani and a UK premiere from Leah Barclay.
Concert includes: Kits Beach Soundwalk - Hildegard Westerkamp Migration Patterns: Salt water - Leah Barclay Externalities - Ryan Bridgewater Self-noise - Dylan Beattie Eight years - Catherine Ireton and J. Luis Berna Moya Aeolian - Annie Mahtani PIerscape - Max Worgan & Pete Myson Beneath the Forest Floor - Hildegard Westerkamp

Hildegard Westerkamp - Kits Beach Soundwalk (1989) and Beneath the Forest Floor (1992)

Annie Mahtani (UK) - Aeolian (2015-2016)

Leah Barclay’s (AU) - Migrations Patterns (2017)

This event is part of the Festival of Music and Ideas: Hildegard Westerkamp and Acoustic Ecologies

General Information

Access

If you have access requirements that you would like to discuss with us or would like to book a ticket for a Personal Assistant please contact the box office on 01273 678 822 or email boxoffice@attenboroughcentre.com.

Pay What You Decide

There is an allocation of Pay What You Decide (PWYD) tickets per show available to guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Come and see the show without paying anything in advance, and then pay what you think is appropriate at the end of the show. Maximum of four PWYD tickets per person. Please phone the box office on 01273 678822 or email boxoffice@attenboroughcentre.com for further information.

Concessions

The concession rate is available for students, University of Sussex staff, Over 60s, and people in receipt of JSA or DLA/PIP. Proof of eligibility may be required on the door or at the box office (if collecting). Personal assistance tickets are available for free for customers who would otherwise be unable to attend the venue. Please contact the box office on 01273 678822 or email boxoffice@attenboroughcentre.com for further information.

Box Office Opening Times

The box office (phone line and drop-in service) is open from 10am to 4pm, Mondays to Fridays. The box office is also open one hour before the advertised show start time.