Mon, 2 Dec 2024 19:00

Alex Paxton / Music for Bosch People

After Work Concert with Alex Paxton – Elbphilharmonie PLUS / Elbphilharmonie Visions

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This concert has already taken place! ~~€12~~

Start 19:00
End ca. 20:00

Magic Sound Stuff

»This is the most joyous sound I’ve heard in ages!« gushes a critic from »The New York Times« about Alex Paxton’s music. »Magic Sound Stuff« is what the British composer and jazz trombonist calls it himself. And that is exactly what you can look forward to at this relaxed, multimedia, after-work concert: magic sound stuff.

The event will be held in English.

Besides the jazz clubs of Europe, Alex Paxton is also taking major concert stages around the continent by storm, with his cool and – in the best sense of the word – over-the-top music. In 2023 alone he won several important prizes, including the Claussen Simon Composition Prize. As part of this accolade, he is writing a work for the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra for the second edition of »Elbphilharmonie Visions« in spring 2025.

Before that though, the London-based artist is due to take to the stage himself. Accompanied by stirring live projections, he presents his acclaimed album »Music for Bosch People« with a quartet line-up – a grandiose mix of virtuoso chamber music, jazz improvisations and whirring gaming sounds.

Alex Paxton is flying high as a music maker, but he also creates brightly coloured collages. He was a primary school teacher for many years and is just as interested in the music tob e heard on trash TV as he is in fiddly jazz stuff. Plenty of potential for a short artist talk over a relaxed after-work drink and getting to know Alex a little better.

Please note: This event is part of the accompanying programme of »Elbphilharmonie Visions« – the festival for contemporary music in the Grand Hall of the Elbphilharmonie. The festival enters its next round in February 2025, with some superb orchestras, artist talks and some of the most exciting works of our time. Alex Paxton’s new composition for the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra celebrates its world premiere at the opening concert on 7 February 2025 under the direction of chief conductor Alan Gilbert.

Programme (booklet)

Alex Paxton / Music for Bosch People (German only) (PDF, 835.7 KB)

Performers

Alex Paxton trombone and talk

David Zucchi alto saxophone, baritone saxophone

Mike De Souza guitar

David Ingamells drums

Julika von Werder moderation

Programme

Alex Paxton
Music for Bosch People

Festival

Elbphilharmonie Visions

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Promoter: HamburgMusik

From the Mediatheque : Videos, Podcasts, Articles

: Concert film »World Builder, Creature«

Alex Paxton’s music comes to life in an artistic concert film with hand-painted animations. #Highlights #LiveStream #ContemporaryMusic #Visions

: Alex Paxton – A Portrait

»Magic Sound Stuff« – Meet the British composer and trombonist Alex Paxton. #Jazz #ContemporaryMusic #Portrait #Visions

Location : Elbphilharmonie
Kaistudio 1

Located within the base section of the Elbphilharmonie building on floors 2 and 3 are the Kaistudios, home to the Elbphilharmonie’s World of Instruments and extensive music education programme. The largest Kaistudio is the Elbphilharmonie’s third concert hall – ideal for concerts, experimental music, seminars and workshops for up to 150 guests.

Getting to the Kaistudios

All visitors enter the building via the main entrance. The Kaistudio on floors 2 and 3 are not accessible via the Tube (long escalator), but rather using the group B lifts. Please follow the signs provided in the tunnel on right-hand side of the Tube. Admission is by concert ticket only.
Cloakroom

A cloakroom for the Kaistudio located on the second floor is offered free of charge to visitors. Jackets may be taken to the Kaistudio.

Baby carriages, wheeled walkers, walking-stick umbrellas, handbags larger than DIN A3 (42 cm x 30 cm) as well as sport bags, backpacks and suitcases must be checked in at the cloakroom. If required, wheeled walkers can be parked in the immediate vicinity of the hall entrances. Our front of house staff is happy to assist you in this regard.

Please note that you will be required to deposit your checked in items yourself and house staff is only able to partially guard the cloakroom. Checked in items are left at the owner's own risk.
Toilet Facilities

Facilities for guests of the Kaistudio are located in the Kaistudio Foyer on the third floor.

An accessible toilet is located in the foyer on the third floor.
Photography and video recordings

It is forbidden to take photographs or record videos during a concert or event. Video recordings and photography are permitted for private purposes only on the Plaza and in the foyers as well as before the start or following an event in the concert hall, provided that you respect the privacy of other visitors and do not interfere with regular business operations. Employees may not be photographed or filmed.

Photography, audio or video recordings of concerts and events are strictly prohibited.

Event-related video recordings or photographs for editorial or commercial purposes must be authorised by the Press Office of the Elbphilharmonie.
Accessibility

All halls and spaces are accessible for visitors with disabilities. More information at www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/accessibility.

Lifts to the Plaza are located in the tunnel on the right-hand side of the Tube (long escalator). From the Plaza, access to the Grand and Recital Hall foyers is via lifts, also located to the right. Please note: cloakrooms for visitors to the Grand Hall are only located on the 11th floor. From there, the upper floors can be accessed via further lifts.
Coughing, clapping, chatting – Tips for your concert visit

A concert at the Elbphilharmonie is a unique experience for both audience and artists. Guests and musicians alike rave about the precise acoustics in the Grand Hall. You can hear every note, even from the highest balcony.

Unfortunately, the opposite is also true: even presumably quiet noises from the audience are clearly audible in the entire hall. We therefore ask our visitors to take the following recommendations into consideration: Tips for your concert visit