Ken Hesketh
@krhes.bsky.social
Composer. Ars Combinatoria (and associated things) nerd. Music box time waster…
Marvellous review by @carolinefrmus.bsky.social in Tempo (July) of @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social's release of my disc (Hände – Music for Piano): "Brilliantly performed by Hammond, all the works on this disc would be a welcome addition to the repertoire of pianists interested in contemporary music."
July 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Marvellous review by @carolinefrmus.bsky.social in Tempo (July) of @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social's release of my disc (Hände – Music for Piano): "Brilliantly performed by Hammond, all the works on this disc would be a welcome addition to the repertoire of pianists interested in contemporary music."
Very happy to announce that my orchestration of Lili Boulanger's charming Trois Morceaux will be receiving its Irish premiere with the fabulous Ulster Orchestra, conducted by violinist, composer, and conductor Fiona Monbet - 24/10/25 at Ulster Hall, Belfast. If you're free and local - come along!
June 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Very happy to announce that my orchestration of Lili Boulanger's charming Trois Morceaux will be receiving its Irish premiere with the fabulous Ulster Orchestra, conducted by violinist, composer, and conductor Fiona Monbet - 24/10/25 at Ulster Hall, Belfast. If you're free and local - come along!
Another wonderful review for @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social and her recording of my piano works on 'Hände - Music for Piano' - in Musical Opinion (5*****) Thanks to her, NorthernAudioProductions, Paldino Music for the handsome release, and to Paul Conway for such a glowing write up.
April 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Another wonderful review for @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social and her recording of my piano works on 'Hände - Music for Piano' - in Musical Opinion (5*****) Thanks to her, NorthernAudioProductions, Paldino Music for the handsome release, and to Paul Conway for such a glowing write up.
Developments on my #musicbox project. The drive, rollers, and mounted music box, and the first test section of the finished music for the 30 note (in F) box. Piezo mic and stepper motor to come. Slowly but surely…
#lukemuscutt #livingghosts #punchtape #musicbox #vwfoundation #rcm #musicatoxford
#lukemuscutt #livingghosts #punchtape #musicbox #vwfoundation #rcm #musicatoxford
April 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Developments on my #musicbox project. The drive, rollers, and mounted music box, and the first test section of the finished music for the 30 note (in F) box. Piezo mic and stepper motor to come. Slowly but surely…
#lukemuscutt #livingghosts #punchtape #musicbox #vwfoundation #rcm #musicatoxford
#lukemuscutt #livingghosts #punchtape #musicbox #vwfoundation #rcm #musicatoxford
Very happy to announce that my music box, stop-motion animation and chamber ensemble project has been generously supported by @vwfndn.bsky.social and @rcmlondon.bsky.social for performance at MusicatOxford later this year. Thank you for your ongoing support, your time, and belief in the project.
April 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Very happy to announce that my music box, stop-motion animation and chamber ensemble project has been generously supported by @vwfndn.bsky.social and @rcmlondon.bsky.social for performance at MusicatOxford later this year. Thank you for your ongoing support, your time, and belief in the project.
Clearing out papers one finds forgotten stuff, viz. the original reduction MS to the orch. version of a wind piece (Diaghilev Dances). Should have sharpened my pencil.Thanks to all who’ve tackled this piece!
#clarkrundell #timreynish #eugenecorporon #philipscott #guywoolfenden #FranciscoFerreira
#clarkrundell #timreynish #eugenecorporon #philipscott #guywoolfenden #FranciscoFerreira
April 14, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Clearing out papers one finds forgotten stuff, viz. the original reduction MS to the orch. version of a wind piece (Diaghilev Dances). Should have sharpened my pencil.Thanks to all who’ve tackled this piece!
#clarkrundell #timreynish #eugenecorporon #philipscott #guywoolfenden #FranciscoFerreira
#clarkrundell #timreynish #eugenecorporon #philipscott #guywoolfenden #FranciscoFerreira
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This year I set up the Gloucestershire Piano Trust to provide music in prisons and schools, working with over 4,000 children and 300 prisoners annually. If you would like to support us, do consider joining as a Friend or Patron! gloucestershirepianotrust.org.uk/donate/
April 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This year I set up the Gloucestershire Piano Trust to provide music in prisons and schools, working with over 4,000 children and 300 prisoners annually. If you would like to support us, do consider joining as a Friend or Patron! gloucestershirepianotrust.org.uk/donate/
Just reposting this announcement for tonight’s broadcast on radio3- tune in if you can!
#bbcphil #ravel #sitesauriculaires #boulez #orchestration #radio3
#bbcphil #ravel #sitesauriculaires #boulez #orchestration #radio3
March 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Just reposting this announcement for tonight’s broadcast on radio3- tune in if you can!
#bbcphil #ravel #sitesauriculaires #boulez #orchestration #radio3
#bbcphil #ravel #sitesauriculaires #boulez #orchestration #radio3
Should you be free to tune in, Radio 3 will broadcast the BBCphilharmonic, conductor Mark Wigglesworth, in their concert from 11th January this year celebrating Boulez and Ravel (my orch. of Sites auriculaires inc.). Daphnis, Pavane, and the G concerto, as well as Boulez Rituel. 11th March, 7:30pm
March 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Should you be free to tune in, Radio 3 will broadcast the BBCphilharmonic, conductor Mark Wigglesworth, in their concert from 11th January this year celebrating Boulez and Ravel (my orch. of Sites auriculaires inc.). Daphnis, Pavane, and the G concerto, as well as Boulez Rituel. 11th March, 7:30pm
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Make some noise to save the School of Music: Musicians gather in mass demonstration to protest proposed axing of Cardiff University’s School of Music on Saturday 22 February. My article:
www.planethugill.com/2025/02/make...
www.planethugill.com/2025/02/make...
Make some noise to save the School of Music: Musicians gather in mass demonstration to protest proposed axing of Cardiff University’s School of Music on Saturday 22 February
Musicians gather in mass demonstration to protest proposed axing of Cardiff University’s School of Music on Saturday 22 February
www.planethugill.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Make some noise to save the School of Music: Musicians gather in mass demonstration to protest proposed axing of Cardiff University’s School of Music on Saturday 22 February. My article:
www.planethugill.com/2025/02/make...
www.planethugill.com/2025/02/make...
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Hello Bluesky! Can't wait to start sharing all-things-new-music with you on here. Help us find our artist community again by giving this post a like. And stay tuned for new interviews, essays, and reviews 👁️❤️🎧
January 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hello Bluesky! Can't wait to start sharing all-things-new-music with you on here. Help us find our artist community again by giving this post a like. And stay tuned for new interviews, essays, and reviews 👁️❤️🎧
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Labour’s AI plan could be good for Britain – except the creatives it will throw under the bus | Ed Newton-Rex
Labour’s AI plan could be good for Britain – except the creatives it will throw under the bus | Ed Newton-Rex
The proposed new law will hand over artists’ copyright so their competitors can be trained for free. The government must reconsider
On Monday morning, a couple of hours after the UK government’s AI opportunities action plan was published, I started…
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January 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Labour’s AI plan could be good for Britain – except the creatives it will throw under the bus | Ed Newton-Rex
Mark Wigglesworth and the BBC Philharmonic during rehearsals at Mediacityuk for their Boulez/Ravel concert at Bridgewater Hall. Had such a great time. Thank you everyone #bbcphil #raveledition #markwigglesworth
January 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Mark Wigglesworth and the BBC Philharmonic during rehearsals at Mediacityuk for their Boulez/Ravel concert at Bridgewater Hall. Had such a great time. Thank you everyone #bbcphil #raveledition #markwigglesworth
A fabulous night with incredible music making. A joy to hear everything (my first live Rituel too). Bertrand Chamayou was the superb soloist, and Mark Wigglesworth commanded a fantastic orchestra and was thrilled to hear my orchs. of Sites auriculaires. Broadcast 11 March Radio 3
January 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A fabulous night with incredible music making. A joy to hear everything (my first live Rituel too). Bertrand Chamayou was the superb soloist, and Mark Wigglesworth commanded a fantastic orchestra and was thrilled to hear my orchs. of Sites auriculaires. Broadcast 11 March Radio 3
A page from Entre Cloches - my orch. of Sites auriculaires by Ravel (2 piano original). Very much looking forward to tonight’s concert at the #bridgewaterhall
Enormous thanks to the #bbcphilharmonic and Mark Wigglesworth for their work in bringing everything to life with so much brilliance 🤗
Enormous thanks to the #bbcphilharmonic and Mark Wigglesworth for their work in bringing everything to life with so much brilliance 🤗
January 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A page from Entre Cloches - my orch. of Sites auriculaires by Ravel (2 piano original). Very much looking forward to tonight’s concert at the #bridgewaterhall
Enormous thanks to the #bbcphilharmonic and Mark Wigglesworth for their work in bringing everything to life with so much brilliance 🤗
Enormous thanks to the #bbcphilharmonic and Mark Wigglesworth for their work in bringing everything to life with so much brilliance 🤗
Seen it emptier, but probably the earliest I’ve seen anyone tinkling the ivories. Rather sappy pop songs but you have to admire his energy first thing in the morning…
In any case, off to Manchester to hear the premiere of my Ravel orchestration with Mark Wigglesworth and the BBC Philharmonic!
In any case, off to Manchester to hear the premiere of my Ravel orchestration with Mark Wigglesworth and the BBC Philharmonic!
January 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Seen it emptier, but probably the earliest I’ve seen anyone tinkling the ivories. Rather sappy pop songs but you have to admire his energy first thing in the morning…
In any case, off to Manchester to hear the premiere of my Ravel orchestration with Mark Wigglesworth and the BBC Philharmonic!
In any case, off to Manchester to hear the premiere of my Ravel orchestration with Mark Wigglesworth and the BBC Philharmonic!
Not something I see everyday (an article on me in Japanese that is, my face I see pretty much everyday…). English text after Japanese! Thank you to Wind Band Press!!
windbandpress.net/20148
#composition #music #windmusic #thoughtsandlife #Japanese #bilingual
windbandpress.net/20148
#composition #music #windmusic #thoughtsandlife #Japanese #bilingual
January 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Not something I see everyday (an article on me in Japanese that is, my face I see pretty much everyday…). English text after Japanese! Thank you to Wind Band Press!!
windbandpress.net/20148
#composition #music #windmusic #thoughtsandlife #Japanese #bilingual
windbandpress.net/20148
#composition #music #windmusic #thoughtsandlife #Japanese #bilingual
Thank you Luís! 🙏
Tonight's Geography of Sound will be dedicated to new recordings of works by Gabriel Erkoreka, Kenneth Hesketh, Tomasz Skweres and Louis Andriessen.
Click here at 24h (GMT) to listen: www.rtp.pt/antena2/ or listen to it later here: www.rtp.pt/programa/rad... @krhes.bsky.social #radio #newmusic
Click here at 24h (GMT) to listen: www.rtp.pt/antena2/ or listen to it later here: www.rtp.pt/programa/rad... @krhes.bsky.social #radio #newmusic
December 16, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Thank you Luís! 🙏
A lovely review from CB Carey for Clare Hammond and her performances of my piano work:
“The recording as a whole is an excellent showcase for both composer and pianist, and is one of my favorite CDs of 2024.”
www.sequenza21.com/2024/12/pian...
“The recording as a whole is an excellent showcase for both composer and pianist, and is one of my favorite CDs of 2024.”
www.sequenza21.com/2024/12/pian...
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The Original New Music Community
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December 14, 2024 at 2:53 PM
A lovely review from CB Carey for Clare Hammond and her performances of my piano work:
“The recording as a whole is an excellent showcase for both composer and pianist, and is one of my favorite CDs of 2024.”
www.sequenza21.com/2024/12/pian...
“The recording as a whole is an excellent showcase for both composer and pianist, and is one of my favorite CDs of 2024.”
www.sequenza21.com/2024/12/pian...
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Still whirring after a sensational performance of @krhes.bsky.social's 'Uncoiling the River' by @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social and Anna Rakitina. Such a difficult piece, performed with such grace. A truly memorable evening! We're grateful to the PRS and BBC Radio 3 for their support. 📸 David Kinghan
December 7, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Still whirring after a sensational performance of @krhes.bsky.social's 'Uncoiling the River' by @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social and Anna Rakitina. Such a difficult piece, performed with such grace. A truly memorable evening! We're grateful to the PRS and BBC Radio 3 for their support. 📸 David Kinghan
Thank you once again to @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social, Anna Rakitina and @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social programming Uncoiling the River, and to the ABO and Resonate scheme for their assistance and funding. It was a wonderful performance, and the audience incredibly receptive and appreciative!
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December 7, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Thank you once again to @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social, Anna Rakitina and @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social programming Uncoiling the River, and to the ABO and Resonate scheme for their assistance and funding. It was a wonderful performance, and the audience incredibly receptive and appreciative!
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Tomorrow: escape from a cold winter's evening into the heat of passion. ❤️🔥
From Romeo & Juliet to Tristan & Isolde, the highs and lows of love are captured in music. Plus pianist Clare Hammond performs Kenneth Hesketh's 'Uncoiling the River'. Anna Rakitina conducts.
🎟️ https://buff.ly/4iqtdRh
From Romeo & Juliet to Tristan & Isolde, the highs and lows of love are captured in music. Plus pianist Clare Hammond performs Kenneth Hesketh's 'Uncoiling the River'. Anna Rakitina conducts.
🎟️ https://buff.ly/4iqtdRh
December 5, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Tomorrow: escape from a cold winter's evening into the heat of passion. ❤️🔥
From Romeo & Juliet to Tristan & Isolde, the highs and lows of love are captured in music. Plus pianist Clare Hammond performs Kenneth Hesketh's 'Uncoiling the River'. Anna Rakitina conducts.
🎟️ https://buff.ly/4iqtdRh
From Romeo & Juliet to Tristan & Isolde, the highs and lows of love are captured in music. Plus pianist Clare Hammond performs Kenneth Hesketh's 'Uncoiling the River'. Anna Rakitina conducts.
🎟️ https://buff.ly/4iqtdRh
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Those coming to next week's concert are in for a treat, as pianist Clare Hammond performs Kenneth Hesketh's 'Uncoiling the River' using some unconventional techniques. Watch Clare explain more below.
www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/whats-on/sta...
www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/whats-on/sta...
Releasing my inner percussionist! I'm performing @krhes.bsky.social's 'Uncoiling the River' with @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social & Anna Rakitina, Fri 6 Dec in Belfast 🔔 🎶 www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/st... Massive thanks to BBC Radio 3, the Vaughan Williams Foundation and the PRS for their support!
November 29, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Those coming to next week's concert are in for a treat, as pianist Clare Hammond performs Kenneth Hesketh's 'Uncoiling the River' using some unconventional techniques. Watch Clare explain more below.
www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/whats-on/sta...
www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/whats-on/sta...
Always ready to go the extra mile with some idea I may have. Thanks as ever to @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social and looking forward to next week with the @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social
Releasing my inner percussionist! I'm performing @krhes.bsky.social's 'Uncoiling the River' with @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social & Anna Rakitina, Fri 6 Dec in Belfast 🔔 🎶 www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/st... Massive thanks to BBC Radio 3, the Vaughan Williams Foundation and the PRS for their support!
November 29, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Always ready to go the extra mile with some idea I may have. Thanks as ever to @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social and looking forward to next week with the @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social
Another excellent review for @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social on her performances of my piano music. I’ve been incredibly lucky to be able to write for a pianist of this calibre. Thank you Colin Anderson for your insights and comments 🙏
www.colinscolumn.com/paladino-mus...
www.colinscolumn.com/paladino-mus...
Paladino Music releases "Hände - Music for Piano" by Kenneth Hesketh played by Clare Hammond. - Colin's Column
As ever, Kenneth Hesketh issues musical challenges that are engrossing and ultimately rewarding. Composed between 2006 and 2023, this seventy-minute collection rivets the attention, whether the music ...
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November 26, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Another excellent review for @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social on her performances of my piano music. I’ve been incredibly lucky to be able to write for a pianist of this calibre. Thank you Colin Anderson for your insights and comments 🙏
www.colinscolumn.com/paladino-mus...
www.colinscolumn.com/paladino-mus...