The Night With...

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

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

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
  • 2019 – Shortlisted for the Award for Creative Programming at the Scottish Awards for New Music[8]
  • 2020 – Shortlisted for the RCS Award for Making it Happen at the Scottish Awards for New Music[9]
  • 2020 – Shortlist for the Award for Creative Programming at the Scottish Awards for New Music[10]

Performers
2016
2017
  • Red Note Ensemble
  • Tom Poulson, Danielle Price and Timothy Cooper
  • Joanna Nicholson and Emma Lloyd
  • The Aurea Quartet
2018
  • Wooden Elephant
  • James Turnbull
  • Juice Vocal Ensemble
  • Turning the Elements
2019
  • Duo van Vliet
  • Turning the Elements
  • Tom Poulson, Danielle Price and Timothy Cooper
  • Ensemble Offspring
  • Garth Knox[4]
  • Ensemble 1604[5]
  • The Hermes Experiment[6]

Venues

World premières

The following works received their world première at The Night With...

Date of Première Work Composer Performer Work Details
11/4/2017 Maze-Vortex (White Light) Nina Whiteman Emma Lloyd and Joanna Nicholson Violin and Clarinet
11/4/2017 Piece for Violin and Bass Clarinet Matthew Whiteside Emma Lloyd and Joanna Nicholson Violin and Clarinet
3/5/2017 Meltwater George Stevenson The Aurea Quartet String Quartet. Winner of the 2017 Call for Scores
14/6/2017 Asper Strata Diana Salazar Tom Poulson Trumpet and electronics
14/6/2017 Breathing Space Timothy Cooper Danielle Price and Timothy Cooper Tuba and electronics
11/9/2018 Athbhreithnigh Elizabeth Hoffman James Turnbull Oboe and electronics
11/9/2018 Three Questions Peter Gregson James Turnbull Oboe and electronics
8/10/2018 ...everyone is a child of the in between... Matthew Whiteside Turning the Elements Soprano and Clarinet. Text by Helene Grøn
8/10/2018 Lux Aeterna Joanna Nicholson Turning the Elements Soprano and Clarinet. Text by Nan Shepherd
13/11/2018 I Regret Your Sex Claire McCue Juice Vocal Ensemble Female vocal trio
13/11/2018 Rowantree Sheena Philips Juice Vocal Ensemble Female vocal trio. Winner of the 2018 Call for Scores
13/11/2018 Blackberry Wassail Emily Doolittle Juice Vocal Ensemble Female vocal trio
13/8/2019 Gyre Joanna Nicholson Turning the Elements Soprano, Clarinet and Tape
19/8/2019[11] Oscillate Linda Buckley Duo van Vliet Viola, Accordion and Electronics
19/8/2019[11] Black Box Richard Greer Duo van Vliet Viola, Accordion and Electronics
9/9/2019[5] Rama Matthew Whiteside Ensemble Offspring Flute, Clarinet, Percussion and Piano
9/9/2019[5] Mesmerism Paul Mac Ensemble Offspring Flute, Clarinet, Percussion, Piano and Tape
9/9/2019[5] Glow Jane Stanley Ensemble Offspring Flute, Clarinet, Percussion and Piano
7/10/2019[4] I Said Nora Marazaite Garth Knox Viola D'amore
25/11/2019[6] Daily Rituals Matthew Grouse The Hermes Experiment Soprano, Clarinet, Harp, Double Bass and Tape
25/11/2019[6] to sleep on it Ruari Paterson-Achenbach The Hermes Experiment Soprano, Clarinet, Harp and Double Bass. Winner of the 2019 Call for Scores
10/12/2019 ...shadows that in darkness dwell... Timothy Cooper Ensemble 1604 Counter-tenor, Recorder, Theorbo, Cello and Electronics

References
  1. "The Night With…". Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  2. "The Night With..." The Night With. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  3. "The Night With… Lunchtimes and Evenings". Made in Scotland Showcase. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  4. "Music: The Night With... Garth Knox, Hug & Pint, Glasgow, four stars". HeraldScotland. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  5. "Music review: The Night With . . . Ensemble Offspring, The Hug and Pint, Glasgow". HeraldScotland. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  6. "Music: The Hermes Experiment, The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, five stars". HeraldScotland. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  7. "The Night With… Live Vol One – TNW Music". Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  8. "Scottish Awards for New Music 2019". New Music Scotland. 2019-02-25. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  9. "The RCS Award for Making it Happen". New Music Scotland. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
  10. "New Music Scotland". New Music Scotland. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  11. Oakey, Myles (2019-09-25). ""The Night With" Ensemble Offspring and Duo van Vliet in Glasgow". I CARE IF YOU LISTEN. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
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