Polyphony Arts

06/12/2024

I’m looking for someone to work with me, supporting my work in classical music project management and executive coaching. 8 hours a week, £30 per hour, remote working.

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11/07/2024

🔔 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴'𝘀 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 '𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹' 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝗯𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

🎹 What a gorgeous programme: Schumann, Arabesque Op. 18 | Grieg, Three pieces from 'Stimmungen' Op. 73 | Sibelius, Sonatina Op. 67 No. 1 and 5 Pieces 'The Trees' Op.75 | Britten, Night-Piece | Chopin, Nocturne Op. 15 No. 1 and Fantasy Op.49.

𝗥𝗼𝗺𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝗯𝗲𝘆 (𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲), 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 | https://www.romseyabbey.org.uk/visiting-romsey-abbey/recitals

30/06/2024

🔔 Joseph Tong is performing a lunchtime recital at the beautiful Romsey Abbey in Hampshire on Tuesday 16th July at 1.00pm.

🎹 A gorgeous programme with some of Joseph's most favourite pieces.

romseyabbey.org.uk

11/06/2024

📣 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴 (𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼) 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘂 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 (𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱), 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝟭𝟴:𝟬𝟬 🎶
https://www.joensuunmusiikkijuhlat.fi/

🔊𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴'𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝟭, 𝟮 & 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘂𝘀' 𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘇: https://quartzmusic.com/artist/joseph-tong/

🎹 This exhilarating programme has an opening half of Sibelius, featuring some of his best known piano pieces, before developing a nocturnal theme with Britten's celebrated Night Piece (1963), Grieg's exhilarating 'Night Ride' from Stimmungen ('Moods') Op. 73 and a lyrically expressive Chopin Nocturne, before concluding with the dramatic Fantasy in F minor Op. 49.

𝘗𝘙𝘖𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘔𝘔𝘌
Sibelius Six Impromptus Op. 5
Sibelius Sonatina No. 1, Op. 67
Sibelius Five Pieces 'The Trees' Op. 75
Schumann Arabesque Op. 18
Britten Night-Piece
Grieg Four Pieces from Stimmungen Op. 73
Chopin Nocturne in F major Op. 15 no 1
Chopin Fantasie in F minor Op. 49

07/06/2024

June is a very busy month for Liz Dilnot Johnson composer, bringing the release of a new choral album, two premieres and concerts throughout the UK!

🔊One week from today, on Friday 14 June, Métier releases 'Gentle Flame', a portrait CD of selected Liz Dilnot Johnson choral works performed by Ex Cathedra, directed by Jeffrey Skidmore. Ahead of the release, Composers Edition (LDJ's publisher) discusses Liz's choral oeuvre, long-standing collaborations and encouraging creativity in others.

Read the interview here: https://whatsnew.composersedition.com/liz-dilnot-johnson-cd-release-interview/?mc_cid=6490dcb0cd&mc_eid=26a4105078

🎶 Saturday 1 June: World premiere of Ni**od Reimagined at Worcester Guildhall as part of the Elgar Festival. Jenny Lind Singers directed by Lynne Lindner.

🎶 Wednesday 12 June: World premiere of The Blue of Distance for Viol Quartet at Music In The Village, St Michael and All Angels, London. The English Viol Consort.

🎶 Ex Cathedra Summer by Candlelight tour featuring Johnson’s The Windhover and Blake Reimagined:
Wednesday 12 June, Hereford Cathedral
Thursday 13 June, St Peter’s Church, Wolverhampton
Friday 14 June, St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury
Tuesday 18 June, St Paul’s Church, Birmingham
Tuesday 25 June, St Martin’s in the Fields, London

24/05/2024

🎼📣 Liz Dilnot Johnson composer celebrates her 9-year creative relationship with Ex Cathedra . "𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙚" is a warm but clearly defined acoustic revealing of the choir's exceptional vocal skills through eighty minutes of selected choral works by Liz.

🤩 🎖️ A star collaboration of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire alumni, staff and close connections, including Jeffrey Skidmore (Ex Cathedra's conductor), Margaret Lingas (soprano), Suzzie Vango (soprano), Gabriella Liandu (mezzo soprano), Rupert Jeffcoat (organ) and James Keefe (piano).

🔔🔔 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 14 June 2024 ➡️➡️ 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 here: https://excathedra.co.uk/recordings/johnson-gentle-flame/

20/05/2024

A versatile and imaginative pianist, much in demand as a soloist, duo pianist and chamber musician, Joseph Tong enjoys a busy and varied career giving regular performances at concert venues and festivals throughout the UK and abroad whilst producing critically acclaimed new recordings reflecting his musical interests and passions.

Wishing Joseph all the best for his recital today for the Ramsey Music Society at the Isle of Man, performing a stunning programme we cannot wait to hear him perform all over the UK and beyond!

Haydn Sonata in E flat Hob. XVI/49 | Schumann Arabesque Op.18 | Chopin Nocturne in F Op. 15 No. 1 | Chopin Fantasie in F minor Op. 49 | Grieg 4 pieces from 'Stimmungen' Op. 73 | Sibelius 5 pieces 'The Trees' Op. 75 | Schubert Fantasie in C D760 'Wanderer'

Check out the concert listing on Ramsey Music Society's FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/281699301701164/?ref=newsfeed

17/05/2024

Ramsey Music Society (Isle of Man) presents: Joseph Tong - piano recital' 🎹 What a stunning repertoire to be performed! Here it is:

Haydn Sonata in E flat Hob. XVI/49
Schumann Arabesque Op.18
Chopin Nocturne in F Op. 15 No. 1
Chopin Fantasie in F minor Op. 49
Grieg 4 pieces from 'Stimmungen' Op. 73
Sibelius 5 pieces 'The Trees' Op. 75
Schubert Fantasie in C D760 'Wanderer'

Concert listing on Ramsey Music Society's FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/281699301701164/?ref=newsfee

15/05/2024

Our Ruth is in Berlin attending Classical:NEXT conference! Here are a few snaps from days 1-3. She seems to be having quite the time learning, sharing and meeting lots of new colleagues. How exciting!

28/04/2024

It's TODAY!!! The eminent Fitzwilliam String Quartet Fitzwilliam String Quartet and rising star singer Suzie Purkis Suzie Purkis are premiering three of Liz Dilnot Johnson’s Liz Dilnot Johnson composer new works in a special concert celebrating her 60th birthday (2024 – the Year of the Dragon) at Elmslie House, Malvern, 8pm Elmslie House

TICKETS HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/borderlands-60th-birthday-celebration-liz-dilnot-johnson-tickets-853098589847?aff=oddtdtcreator

Taking inspiration from the landscapes around her, Liz has created Borderlands String Quartet No. 5 conjuring up the hills, sky and sea - with dragons - and 'I Should Have Been Sea' - a beautiful song for voice and string quartet. A new interactive work 'Anam Cara' for performers and audience has been created by Liz specially for this event - a meditative, calm and soothing piece for our troubled times.

Suzie Purkis will perform Pig, Elephant Woman and Watching Medusa for solo voice with percussion from the song cycle 'Jo Shapcott Settings'. Lucy Russell will perform Harebell for solo violin and Ursula Smith will play movements from Liz’s ‘stunning’ Cello Suite along with other chamber works including Tide Purl for string quartet, Liz’s evocation of light on water at dusk.

Pig: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOIaE1njohI
Elephant Woman: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa10hmpx9Cc
Jo Shapcott Settings (song cycle): composersedition.com/docs/previews/ce-lj1jss1-dl_prev.pdf
Harebell: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8CGXLx-Rhk
Cello Suite: www.youtube.com/watch?v=twWevot-6o8
Tide Purl: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgFWpa0gyBE

27/04/2024

'I should have been sea', a beautiful song for voice and string quartet to be premiered on 28th April, 8pm, at Elmslie House, Malvern Elmslie House. Music by the extraordinary Liz Dilnot Johnson (composer & co-muser) Liz Dilnot Johnson composer and text by David Hart. Cannot wait for this concert! Also premiered: Borderlands string quartet No. 5 conjuring up the essence of hills, sky and sea - with dragons, and 'Anam Cara' a new interactive work for performers and audience. With a star performer line-up: Fitzwilliam String Quartet Fitzwilliam String Quartet Ursula SmithLucy Russell and Suzie Purkis (voice) Suzie Purkis. Go book via lizdilnotjohnson.co.uk (click on Events).

26/04/2024

Getting VERY EXCITED for Liz Dilnot Johnson's Liz Dilnot Johnson composer big Birthday event on April 28th at Elmslie House Elmslie House, Malvern, 8pm. What a programme! Includes the premieres of Borderlands string quartet No. 5 conjuring up the essence of hills, sky and sea - with dragons, and 'Anam Cara' a new interactive work for performers and audience. Plus, a new piece for voice and string 4tet, 'I should have been sea'. With the fantastic Fitzwilliam String Quartet Quartet Fitzwilliam String Quartet and Suzie Purkis (voice) Suzie Purkis. Lucy Russell (violin) Lucy Russell and Ursula Smith (cello) Ursula Smith from the Fitzwilliam 4tet will also perform solo pieces by Liz. Book your tickets at lizdilnotjohnson.co.uk (click on Events).

24/04/2024

Composer and co-muser (Ivors Academy Composer Awards 2022) Liz Dilnot Johnson composer has set up a fundraiser to support the 'Borderlands' event. Top chap Oli Clark is filming it, allowing Liz to create some amazing new FREE creative resources enabling young people to connect with their local landscapes and find inspiration there.

MASSIVE thanks for anything you might be able to give. SO THRILLED that so far 14 supporters have donated, raising £1,030!!! 🥰🤩🥳

Find the fundraising campaign here: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/liz-johnson-4?utm_term=dywXEKkXA

17/04/2024

Gearing up for next Sunday's concert, Liz has shared with us a a trailer for "I Should Have Been Sea" - absolutely lovely!

Get your tickets for her concert on Sunday 28 April in Malvern here: tinyurl.com/32df696w

I composed this song during my week-long composer residency at Imogen Holst's house - on a hot summer night in August 2019. This is my video of the newly eme...

15/04/2024

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11/04/2024

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05/04/2024

We Wait Together - from Dilnot Johnson composer 📖

'We Wait Together: Stories & Pictures From Those Seeking Refuge'. This children’s book is a compilation of images and words collected by Liz in her recent work with people living in emergency accommodation. All proceeds from the book will go towards the continuation of the project working creatively with people with lived experience of seeking refuge. Ruth Forecast, chair of Malvern Welcomes (refugee support charity) said: "Liz has the ability to bring people together to share a positive experience. The young people from the 'We wait together' project appeared to be so proud to be invited. It is so important for them to know that, despite the hostile atmosphere we hear about in our media, so many people in the UK welcome them and that they respect and value them. The book is beautifully produced and very powerful. Hearing Abdullah and Wael perform is always so moving. Their musicianship grows with each concert. "
CHECK OUT THE BOOK: www.aspect-design.net/product-page/we-wait-together

25/03/2024

Press Release 📰

2024 has already been a really busy year for award-winning composer Liz Dilnot Johnson composer ! Check out the latest press release for: 60th Birthday Concert on 28th April, the launch of Liz's new children's book 'We Wait Together' and the release of music albums and YouTube videos. Furthermore, info on the forthcoming release of 'Gentle Flame' choral CD with world-renowned Ex Cathedra. Cannot wait!

SUBSCRIBE TO LIZ'S NEWSLETTER: www.lizdilnotjohnson.co.uk