Sounds of Now: Saxophone & Electronics
Crucible Playhouse, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA
Sounds of Now: Saxophone & Electronics
55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA
Description
TENNEY Saxony (25')
TASSIE O Suns - O Grass of Graves world premiere (10')
LAIDLOW Content (30')
ZUCCHI/LAIDLOW Interfaces Improvisation (15')
Praised for his "urgently visceral" playing (Tempo), London-based Canadian saxophonist David Zucchi performs a programme of innovative works for saxophone and live electronics.
James Tenney's groundbreaking Saxony (1978) sees a shimmering wall of sound built from tape delay and saxophones of every size, while Benjamin Tassie's new work, O Suns - O Grass of Graves, explores the fragile sound world of the saxophone's delicately unstable multiphonics.
The second half showcases Zucchi's recent collaborations with composer and creative technologist Robert Laidlow. Content translates the internet's overwhelming abundance (memes, infinite-scroll feeds, push notifications) in a raucous concert work for saxophone and electronics, while Interfaces Improvisation sees Laidlow perform alongside Zucchi using his tactile new electronic instrument, a 'stacco', which uses live AI to melt timbres together and control live-processed sound.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these may be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.
3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Pricing Information
• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
Additional Information
• Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes, including an interval
• For further event information, please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here
Genre
Dates & times
Saturday, 7 Nov 2026 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Important information - please read
TENNEY Saxony (25')
TASSIE O Suns - O Grass of Graves world premiere (10')
LAIDLOW Content (30')
ZUCCHI/LAIDLOW Interfaces Improvisation (15')
Praised for his "urgently visceral" playing (Tempo), London-based Canadian saxophonist David Zucchi performs a programme of innovative works for saxophone and live electronics.
James Tenney's groundbreaking Saxony (1978) sees a shimmering wall of sound built from tape delay and saxophones of every size, while Benjamin Tassie's new work, O Suns - O Grass of Graves, explores the fragile sound world of the saxophone's delicately unstable multiphonics.
The second half showcases Zucchi's recent collaborations with composer and creative technologist Robert Laidlow. Content translates the internet's overwhelming abundance (memes, infinite-scroll feeds, push notifications) in a raucous concert work for saxophone and electronics, while Interfaces Improvisation sees Laidlow perform alongside Zucchi using his tactile new electronic instrument, a 'stacco', which uses live AI to melt timbres together and control live-processed sound.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these may be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.
3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Pricing Information
• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
Additional Information
• Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes, including an interval
• For further event information, please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here