Garth Knox will be teaching at the Academy for Contemporary Music run by the HSLU in Luzern, Switzerland. Dates are 20th to 24th February 2023. Individual classes, group activities. Possibilities for improvisation, composition, performance and other associated options. Find out more here.
IVS gives Silver Alto Clef 2020 award to Garth Knox
The International Viola Society have awarded their Silver Clef 2020 to Garth Knox for lifetime achievement and contribution to the viola world.
Recording of new piece in manuscript exhibition, Paris
The Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris has commissioned a piece from Garth Knox. As part of an exhibition of the historical manuscripts (texts and music) of their archives, seven composers were asked to compose pieces based on the melodies contained in these manuscripts. Recordings of these pieces are played during the exhibition, which runs from 17th September 2021 at the Centre Culturel Irlandais. Garth’s piece is for multi-tracked viola d’amore.
Info: Irish Centre
Garth Knox Teaching Courses summer 2021
Garth Knox will be teaching at the Musicalta Academy in Alsace, France from 1st to 10th of August 2021. A course of individual lessons, with possibilities for chamber music, concerts, and many possibilities for recreation (relaxation courses, swimming pool, sports etc). Set in the vineyards of Alsace at the foot of the Vosges mountains.
more info here
Garth Knox will also participate in the Geneva International String Academy in Switzerland, making a special one-day teaching event on 7th of July 2021
see teaser here
New composition ‘Pocket Concerto’ now published
Garth’s new concerto for viola has been published by Schott. It’s called the Pocket Concerto because instead of the solo viola playing with a full orchestra, this piece is written to be played with just a single cello as the only accompaniment. No more balance problems – here’s a piece you can play at home with a friend instead of having to find sponsors to hire an orchestra and a hall!
It’s already been adopted by some competitions like the Amsterdam Viola Prize, and the upcoming Cecil Aronowitz Competition in Birmingham. The sheet music can be purchased here : Schott Music
A complete performance by Garth Knox with Marion Martineau on cello can be seen here
Teaching
Manchester
Since 2013, Garth Knox is International Viola Tutor at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK. He has a class for post graduate students called the “Manchester Creative Viola Studio” where students are encouraged to explore new repertoire in all styles and to explore all the creative possibilities of string playing. More information and application procedures can be found at : Royal Northern College of Music
Spring Course in Essen
From 23rd to 28th March 2014, Garth will be teaching in the ViolaModern course in Essen, near Cologne, Germany. Classes open to all, with an emphasis on new music and an accent on enjoyment, exploration and creativity. Possibility of improvisation classes, overtone singing, ensemble playing.
Details : Viola Festival at the Folkwang University Of The Arts
Cello Spaces # 1
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
soon to be completed !
Song of Songs
Garth Knox’s latest CD release is called “Song of Songs” and features “Naturale” by Luciano Berio for viola, tape and pecussion, “Just” by David Lang and “En la Mar” by Betty Olivero. Fellow performers on the recording : the Trio Medieval (voice), Agnès Vesterman (cello), Sylvain Lemetre (percussion), Cliona Doris (harp). Available now on iTunes
Solo Viola d’Amore Vol. 5
SOLO VIOLA D’AMORE Vol. 5
Garth Knox
In reply to an invitation from the innovative net-label Shsk’h, Garth Knox recorded this collection of improvisations on solo viola d’amore in New York in November 2009. Tracks range from “Oriental Blues”, improvisations with amplified sympathetic strings, african-inspired running pizzicato, and a track acompanied by the motor noises of a living sculpture.
Garth Knox’s first online CD is now available for listening and downloading at www.shskh.com
Ref: SHSK’H Vol. 5
CD Saltarello : Video
Viola Spaces
VIOLA SPACES
Part studies in the viola and part concert music, Knox pushes the envelope in the possibilities of his instrument and creates some really interesting music. The later tracks on the album are also fun, especially Jonah and the Whale. What really grabs me about this album is that its fun to listen to regardless of the interesting techniques used. Its simply good music that a non-expert could enjoy. Also on the album: Johannes Eva, Julien Heichelbech, Marie Petit, Cyprien Busolini, Aurelien Grais, Carol Robinson, Nathalie Chabot, Agnès Vesterman, and Gerard Buquet. A really fascinating record.
Web Review : New Record roundup 17th July 2009 by Doug
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