Music Chamber

Many people are surprised to learn that many of the great composers including Bach and Mozart were as renowned at their time for their improvisations as for their written compositions. Today the situation is drastically different as improvisation is seen as the preserve of jazz musicians. Against this background, Prima Volta aim to give their audiences a unique performance experience. 

 

Our concerts are entirely interactive, as our performances are built around ideas given by the audience. These may take the form of fantasies or variations on themes, dance suites, or larger scale classical structures. We explore musical languages from across the centuries through to the present day. As well as providing an entertaining and engaging performance, our work is also ideally suited to educational workshops.

 

The ensemble is made up of three musicians. Simon Gilliver; Flute, Miguel Tantos; Trombone, Drew Balch; Viola. You can find more information including upcoming concert dates and video footage at www.primavoltaensemble.com