Time Loops is a temporary exhibition in the form of a performance that brings to life rarely-heard historical instruments.
Objects that would usually be protected behind thick glass and touched with gloved hands will come to life through musicians’ touch and hearing to reveal themselves in very different ways. These otherwise mute objects can sing, growl, buzz, and glide.
Three internationally-celebrated composers—Sarah Angliss, Gavin Bryars, and Shiva Feshareki—will present new works specially devised with the ensemble Icebreaker that explore the musical possibilities of historic sound technologies such as the EMS VCS3 and VCS4 synthesizers, the Watkins Copicat, Roland Space Echo, and the DIY electronic instruments of Hugh Davies.
Taking place in Information Age with d&b’s immersive Soundscape system, audiences are invited to listen as well as to look as sound becomes an exhibit in the museum space and the gallery itself becomes an instrument. The Hugh Davies instruments have been built by Ian Stoneohouse, James Bulley, and Jake Tyler. Goldsmiths Electronic Music Studio, Steve Thomas, Daniel Jones, Malcolm Catto, or come from the composers’ personal collections
Download the full programme of the Time Loops performance
- Audiences should arrive at 20.10 for the performance, which will begin at 20.50 and last approximately 70 minutes.
- Please note: visitors will be able to access Information Age and Science City 1550–1800: The Linbury Gallery the rest of the museum will be closed.
- Read about the wider Time Loops project.
- Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation.
