Sō Percussion and Caroline Shaw celebrate the joy of rhythm and the power of collaboration at the RNCM

On Tue 3 Dec, trailblazing quartet and non-profit organization Sō Percussion takes over the RNCM with renowned contemporary classical composer and vocalist Caroline Shaw for an unmissable theatrical experience that blends dynamic soundscapes, evocative visuals and compelling stagecraft to create an unforgettable artistic journey.

Staged as part of the RNCM’s innovative Inspirational Artists series, they perform music from their latest collaboration, Rectangles and Circumstance, alongside their acclaimed 2021 album, Let the Soil Play its Simple Part with imaginative lighting and striking films projected onto canvases.

Their production, alongside an interlude from Caroline’s cinematic pop duo Ringdown, with co-songwriter and partner Danni Lee, and a side-by-side performance with RNCM percussionists and Sō Percussion, promises an evening of unbridled joy, sonic curiosity and dazzling creative harmony.

Here’s a preview of what guests can expect on the night:

Born from an uncompromising belief in the unifying power of music, the leading percussion outfit celebrates the transcendent exhilaration and mesmeric interconnectivity of rhythm with an inventive yet accessible programme to captivate audiences of all musical tastes.

Formed in 1999, the New York-based ensemble performs in Manchester for one night only following collaborations with legendary musicians and performers including The National, Shara Nova, Dave Douglas, Matmos and more.

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