Heterotopias

Amid what has been labelled a ‘culture war’ in Israel, with politicians demanding loyalty from cultural institutions, Maya Shenfeld returns to her native country to investigate the local contemporary music scene. Is art even possible under such conditions?

The Evangelical Church Ramla. © Maya Shenfeld

ByMaya Shenfeld

Shouting, naked. James Black, the composer

Five years ago the British-born composition student James Black moved to Copenhagen, mainly to get out of Oxford. Unlike most of his fellow young composers, he ‘tends to write loud music’, Black tells Andrew Mellor ahead of his debut concert.

ByAndrew Mellor

The gradual growth of ice crystals

Thinking big suits Anna Thorvaldsdottir. Celebrated for her orchestral endeavours, the second edition of Njord Biennale let the Copenhagen audience encounter the Icelandic composer’s works for smaller ensembles. Andrew Mellor on Saturday’s double concert.

ByAndrew Mellor