Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra: GIOfest VIII

The 8th International GIOfest premieres six new works and features Marilyn Crispell from New York with Keith Tippett, performing together in a new piece devised by George Burt. Also appearing is the inspirational Maggie Nicols and virtuoso vibraphonist Corey Mwamba who will lead a public workshop. Other premieres include an improvised requiem, collaborations with dancers and visual artists, and work inspired by Noam Chomsky. This combination of striving to develop new ways of working, composing, performing and thinking about music while celebrating community, friendship and distributed creativity is a hallmark of GIO’s approach.

The festival will take their practice into new areas while welcoming world-leading musicians who also happen to be great friends, as well as wonderfully big-hearted and generous people.