Haiku Salut are an instrumental trio from the Derbyshire Dales whose genre-blending sound fuses neoclassical, post-rock, folk and electronica through a kaleidoscope of instruments and electronics. They have released six critically acclaimed albums and are known for their innovative live experiences, most famously their Lamp Show, where banks of vintage lamps are programmed to flash, flicker and fade in time with their music. In 2022 they collaborated with pianist Meg Morley to create and perform an original live score to the 1930 German silent film People on Sunday, commissioned by Flatpack Film Festival and later presented at the Barbican, blending their evocative compositions with Morley’s piano work. The score is currently lost.
Australian-born pianist, composer and improviser, Meg Morley collaborates within diverse artistic genres. Classically trained from the age of two, her pianism ranges from poetic to powerful, displaying virtuosic moments within an improvisatory style relative to the sensibilities of contemporary jazz. She has worked extensively with dance companies (English National Ballet, Pina Bausch, Matthew Bourne), performed and composed for international film festivals and institutions (BFI London, Viennale, Il Cinema Ritrovato) and was deemed an 'Exceptional Talent' by Arts Council England after releasing debut recordings of her original music.
Arctic Circle's Daylight Music has, for over sixteen years, become an important part of London’s live music scene, with a weird and wonderful mix of musicians presenting ideas and storytelling in music and sound, alongside delicious cake, in some of the most splendid and iconic venues.
Further event details: Cafe open. An event for all ages. Pay-What-You-Can entry in advance or on the door (£12 per adult suggestion, children free), subject to availability/capacity.