Cellist, performer, composer, educator, media commentator and writer
Once again, Zoë takes up the challenge on David Bruce’s hit YouTube channel to write a 1 minute piece, this time a solo number for Gloucester Cathedral organ on the theme of Twinkle, Twinkle… Click here to watch.
Performed by James Mitchell, alongside pieces by Ben Levin, Mikhail Johnson, Barnaby Martin and David Bruce.
Zoë is delighted to announce an award from PRS Foundation Women Make Music Fund to compose a new piece for Héloïse Werner.
In June 2022, the Wigmore Hall will host the album launch concert for Héloïse’s debut solo album ‘Phrases’ on Delphian Records. There is a fantastic lineup of artists contributing to the album including new works from Elaine Mitchener, Nico Muhly, Josephine Stephenson, Oliver Leith and Héloïse herself, and performances from an ensemble of world class musicians – Amy Harman (bassoon), Calum Huggan (percussion), Daniel Shao (flute), Lawrence Power (viola), Laura Snowden (guitar) and Colin Alexander (cello).
Zoë has mentored Héloïse over the past four years and is looking forward to writing a fizzing fun theatrical ensemble number as the finale of this concert, bringing together the brilliant performers involved on the disc. The new work will then be recorded and performed again as part of Héloïse’s album tour.
She gratefully acknowledges the support of PRS Foundation Women Make Music fund for this exciting new commission for a unique ensemble of artists.
Saturday 11th December at 8pm, the phenomenal virtuoso force of nature and music Mark Simpson will be giving a solo clarinet and electronics recital at Hall 2, Kings Place, London, and will be playing a new piece of mine amidst a truly cracking programme :
| Jonathan Harvey | Ricercare una Melodia for clarinet and delay system |
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| Julian Anderson | Mime for solo clarinet (first public performance) |
| Phillip Cashian | Volvelles for clarinet and electronics (world premiere) |
| Steve Reich | New York Counterpoint |
| Zoë Martlew | Atma for clarinet and electronics (world premiere) |
| Mark Simpson | Darkness Moves (world premiere of version with electronics |
Booking/info here
And here is an interview/article about my spooky piece, “Atma”, which emerged from the deep silence of snow falling into the sea on my local beach during deepest lockdown…
The world has changed immeasurably in the last year, with much collective soul searching to find a sense of identity amid lockdown and tragedy, and hope through humanity, kindness and the vaccination programme. Notes about Now features new songs commissioned by London Sinfonietta from composers setting texts created by poets in special projects curated by Poet in the City in collaboration with different communities, just before and in the recent months of the pandemic.
In a performance that mixes the new songs with live readings of new poetry, the evening (presented by Zoë Martlew) is a chance to reflect on what unites and connects us, from the joys of local dialects, and experiences of isolation and the myth of the outside world, to anticipating motherhood in a pandemic.
The event will also be live streamed on Youtube. Wednesday 23rd June 8pm
Info here
Larry Goves Gennel/Ginnel/Guinnel and Love (words by Kayo Chingonyi)
Kerry Andrew dhonnobad (words by Nazneen Ahmed)
Robert Mitchell Purgatory/Song Of The Rejuvenate (words by Fathima Zahra)
Gavin Higgins Kin (words by Joe Kriss)
Camille Maalawy mezzo soprano
Gerry Cornelius conductor
London Sinfonietta
A London Sinfonietta promotion
In association with Poet in the City
London Sinfonietta’s monthly World Premiere Wednesday series continues with a new short work for solo violin by Hannah Kendall, presented by Zoë Martlew, premiered live online by London Sinfonietta Principal Violin, Jonathan Morton. This will be followed by a solo performance by this year’s London Sinfonietta Academy pianist Hebba Benyaghla.
Hannah Kendall Tuxedo: Crown; Sun King (world premiere)
Edward Nesbit Two Lines
Jonathan Morton violin
Hebba Benyaghla piano
Zoë Martlew presenter
This is the last of the current series of World Premiere Wednesdays, all presented by Zoë.