The Night With...

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The Night With...
GenreContemporary Classical Music
Dates2016 onwards
Location(s)Scotland and Northern Ireland
CountryUnited Kingdom
Website http://www.thenightwith.com

The Night With... is a classical music production company based in Glasgow, touring concerts across Scotland and the United Kingdom.

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History

Started in 2016 by Matthew Whiteside, The Night With... presents music, primarily contemporary classical, in informal venues. [1] [2] The concerts are presented in three 15 to 30 minute thirds, rather than the traditional concert halves, to create a more informal and relaxed atmosphere for audience members. Since it began it has provided development and commissioning opportunities for young and emerging composers and performers. Since 2017 it has run a Call for Scores for emerging composers.

The aim of The Night With... is to create a touring network across the UK with the same programmes repeated multiple times. The 2019 season featured the same programmes in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Belfast and was part of the Made in Scotland Showcase at the Edinburgh Fringe. [3]

The concert series has slowly gained a following and generated positive reviews in the press. [4] [5] [6]

In 2019, 'The Night With... began releasing live recordings from the season on its label, TNW Music. This culminated in the release of The Night With... Live Vol. One. [7]

Awards

Performers

2016
2017
2018
2019

Venues

World premières

The following works received their world première at The Night With... [11]

Date of PremièreWorkComposerPerformerWork DetailsAwards
11/4/2017Maze-Vortex (White Light)Nina WhitemanEmma Lloyd and Joanna NicholsonViolin and Clarinet
11/4/2017Piece for Violin and Bass Clarinet Matthew Whiteside Emma Lloyd and Joanna NicholsonViolin and Clarinet
3/5/2017MeltwaterGeorge StevensonThe Aurea QuartetString Quartet. Winner of the 2017 Call for Scores
14/6/2017Asper StrataDiana SalazarTom PoulsonTrumpet and electronics
14/6/2017Breathing SpaceTimothy CooperDanielle Price and Timothy CooperTuba and electronics
11/9/2018AthbhreithnighElizabeth HoffmanJames TurnbullOboe and electronics
11/9/2018Three Questions Peter Gregson James TurnbullOboe and electronics
8/10/2018...everyone is a child of the inbetween...Matthew WhitesideTurning the ElementsSoprano and Clarinet. Text by Helene Grøn
8/10/2018Lux AeternaJoanna NicholsonTurning the ElementsSoprano and Clarinet. Text by Nan Shepherd
13/11/2018I Regret Your SexClaire McCueJuice Vocal EnsembleFemale vocal trioShortlisted in the Scottish Awards for New Music Dorico Award for Small / Medium Scale Work sponsored by Steinberg (1-10 performers) [12]
13/11/2018RowantreeSheena PhilipsJuice Vocal EnsembleFemale vocal trio. Winner of the 2018 Call for Scores
13/11/2018Blackberry Wassail Emily Doolittle Juice Vocal EnsembleFemale vocal trio
13/8/2019GyreJoanna NicholsonTurning the ElementsSoprano, Clarinet and Tape
19/8/2019 [13] Oscillate Linda Buckley Duo van VlietViola, Accordion and Electronics
19/8/2019 [13] Black BoxRichard GreerDuo van VlietViola, Accordion and Electronics
9/9/2019 [5] RamaMatthew Whiteside Ensemble Offspring Flute, Clarinet, Percussion and Piano
9/9/2019 [5] Mesmerism Paul Mac Ensemble OffspringFlute, Clarinet, Percussion, Piano and Tape
9/9/2019 [5] GlowJane StanleyEnsemble OffspringFlute, Clarinet, Percussion and Piano
7/10/2019 [4] I SaidNora Marazaite Garth Knox Viola D'amore
25/11/2019 [6] Daily RitualsMatthew GrouseThe Hermes ExperimentSoprano, Clarinet, Harp, Double Bass and Tape
25/11/2019 [6] to sleep on itRuari Paterson-AchenbachThe Hermes ExperimentSoprano, Clarinet, Harp and Double Bass. Winner of the 2019 Call for Scores
10/12/2019...shadows that in darkness dwell...Timothy CooperEnsemble 1604Counter-tenor, Recorder, Theorbo, Cello and ElectronicsShortlist in The Ivors Academy Composer Awards 2020: Small Chamber [14]

Shortlisted in The Scottish Awards for New Music award for Electroacoustic / Sound Art 2020 [15]

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