Sound and Music

The Cutting Edge bursts onto the scene this autumn, bristling with creativity, bringing you a barometer of musical evolution in Britain.

We are continually astounded at the range of compositional activity in the UK today. In 2009 we find composers collaborating with performers in devising processes; pioneering new technologies and partnering artists from other artforms. From the precise radicalism of Claudia Molitor and Markus Trunk to the disarming simplicity of Laurence Crane to the distorted soundworlds of ensemble [rout]; from James Weeks’ elegant musicianship to Damien Harron’s theatricality, with influences ranging from medieval music to Krautrock, there are as many musics as there are composers.

As well as celebrating the recent work of British artists, we are also looking forward to music by international compositional greats such as Louis Andriessen, Iannis Xenakis, John Cage and Morton Feldman.

This year’s series promises a voyage of discovery for even the most dedicated listener. We hope you enjoy exploring them all at this year’s Cutting Edge, in the intimate and welcoming surroundings of The Warehouse.

'A dynamic showcase for new music'
The Guardian
'Unmissable'
Time Out
‘To track developments in contemporary British music, the place to be is The Warehouse on Thursdays’
Sunday Times

NEW FOR 2009: Buy a SERIES PASS that gives you entry to all 10 events for as little as £55+booking fee online or £70 on the door! Click here to book.

Find out more by reading the full Cutting Edge programme book here (best viewed in the 'fullscreen' mode):

You can also print out pages from the programme book and bring them with you to the events.