THE TIN DRUM - KNEEHIGH , 28 September 2017 more information
One of the defining novels of the 20th Century, Gunter Grass’ dazzling tour de force, The Tin Drum will be brought to thrilling theatrical life in a co-production with Kneehigh, Liverpool Everyman Playhouse and West Yorkshire Playhouse. Directed by Mike Shepherd with music by Charles Hazelwood, The Tin Drum is a folktale for troubled times: a dark, burlesque comic extravaganza, which is at once daringly provocative, political and profound. Ruth will join the cast performing on harp and synths. Performances take place from September until Christmas in Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, Truro and London.
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT FRANCE, 06 August 2017 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordio creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, Wickham festival, Fareham, 04 August 2017 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
FITKINWALL - One Fine Day - Intriguing Events in Braemar, St Margarets, Braemar, 27 July 2017 18:30 more information
Ruth and Graham were asked by Hauser and Wirth to curate a programme of music for a mini festival in the small town of Braemar in the Cairngorms. The festival features world-class musicians who will perform a variety of music from Renaissance Portugal, through Tallis and Bach, to present day Scotland. The programme includes the superb Simon Haram, a solo saxophonist, Ruth Palmer "the most distinctive violinist of her generation " and The Marian Consort, a young, dynamic and internationally renowned early music ensemble. Ruth Wall will join the Marian Consort on concert harp and perform a short work with Graham to start the Festival. Tickets include a complimentary drink at the start and a light supper at the interval.
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, BURY ST EDMUNDS FESTIVAL, 23 May 2017 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, USHAW COLLEGE, DURHAM, 20 May 2017 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, WATERSIDE ARTS CENTRE, SALE, 19 May 2017 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, MAC, BIRMINGHAM, 18 May 2017 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, HUNTINGDON HALL, WORCESTER, 17 May 2017 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, NEWBURY SPRING FESTIVAL, 16 May 2017 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
FITKIN BAND - Don't Take This The Wrong Way - Art of Flight Festival, St Georges Bristol, 25 November 2016 more information
The Fitkin Band will perform the world premiere of Wing composed by Graham specially for the Art of Flight Festival. Combining piano, percussion, guitars, brass and Ruth on lever and bray harps, the band is characterised by infectious rhythms and a toe-tapping minimalism.
''Fitkin Band – the frustration was not being able to get up and dance'' Rian Evans, The Guardian
FITKIN BAND - Don't Take This The Wrong Way - NOTTINGHAM LAKESIDE, Nottingham Lakeside, 23 November 2016 more information
FITKIN – fabulously energetic 9 piece band led by composer Graham Fitkin performing his new disco inspired commission. Fitkin Band treads the blurred line between classical and jazz in exuberant fashion. Combining piano, percussion, guitars, brass and Ruth on lever and bray harps, the band is characterised by infectious rhythms and a toe-tapping-groove kind of minimalism.The show features a set of 1970s disco-inspired pieces with three guest vocalists (think soul diva - Melanie Pappenheim and Bee Gees style countertenors). Daily Telegraph review from 2015 Cheltenham Festival -'the dance pieces were terrific, like 70s disco filtered through American minimalism, building up layers of conflicting pulses in an irresistibly energising way.'
FITKIN BAND - FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY, Falmouth University - AMATA, 19 November 2016 more information
FITKIN – fabulously energetic 9 piece band led by composer Graham Fitkin. Fitkin Band treads the blurred line between classical and jazz in exuberant fashion. Combining piano, percussion, guitars, Ruth on lever and bray harps and brass section, the band is characterised by infectious rhythms and a toe-tapping-groove kind of minimalism. Daily Telegraph review from 2015 Cheltenham Festival -'the dance pieces were terrific, like 70s disco filtered through American minimalism, building up layers of conflicting pulses in an irresistibly energising way.'
FITKIN BAND - Don't Take This The Wrong Way - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL, Rich Mix London, 17 November 2016 more information
FITKIN – fabulously energetic 9 piece band led by composer Graham Fitkin perform his new disco inspired commission. Fitkin Band treads the blurred line between classical and jazz in exuberant fashion. Combining piano, percussion, guitars, brass and Ruth on lever and bray harps, the band is characterised by infectious rhythms and a toe-tapping-groovy minimalism.The show features a set of 1970s disco-inspired pieces with three guest vocalists (think soul diva - Melanie Pappenheim and Bee Gees style countertenors). Daily Telegraph review from 2015 Cheltenham Festival -'the dance pieces were terrific, like 70s disco filtered through American minimalism, building up layers of conflicting pulses in an irresistibly energising way.'
FITKIN BAND - Don't Take This The Wrong Way - SOUND FESTIVAL, The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 05 November 2016 more information
FITKIN – fabulously energetic 9 piece band led by composer Graham Fitkin performing his new disco inspired commission. Fitkin Band treads the blurred line between classical and jazz in exuberant fashion. Combining piano, percussion, guitars, Ruth on lever and bray harps and brass section, the band is characterised by infectious rhythms and a toe-tapping-groove kind of minimalism.The show features a set of 1970s disco-inspired pieces with three guest vocalists (think soul diva - Melanie Pappenheim and Bee Gees style countertenors).
''Fitkin Band – the frustration was not being able to get up and dance'' Rian Evans, The Guardian
SACCONI QUARTET AND RUTH WALL - SOUND FESTIVAL, Aberdeen, Sound Festival, 29 October 2016 more information
Ruth will perform on concert harp with the wonderful Sacconi Quartet in the world premiere of Recur by Graham Fitkin and in Menotti's Cantilena and Scherzo.
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, 20 October 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, The Atkinson, Southport, 19 October 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, University of Sheffield, 18 October 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, National Centre for Early Music, York, 17 October 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's vibrant band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, Wells Cathedral, 07 October 2016
Regularly voted one of the greatest masterworks of cinema history, Dreyer’s version of the story of Joan of Arc’s martyrdom is famously based on the transcripts of her trial. The score is composed by Will Gregory (Goldfrapp) and Adrian Utley (Portishead). Performers include electric guitars, full choir, percussion, horns and Ruth on 3 harps and mono-synth.
WILL GREGORY MOOG ENSEMBLE, Cheltenham Festival, Town Hall, 09 July 2016 20:00 more information
50 years after Robert Moog first presented his monophonic synthesizer to the world, Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory brings together no fewer than 10 Moogs on stage. This unique double bill features the Moog Ensemble followed by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. The Moog ensemble play extracts from Wendy Carlos’ Clockwork Orange soundtrack and her ground-breaking Switched-On Bach album. Lineup includes Ruth, Graham Fitkin, Portishead’s Adrian Utley and Simon Haram.
FITKINWALL - LOST at TEDx London, London Science Museum, 17 June 2016 13:00 more information
FitkinWall will perform at TEDxLondon 2016, which will explore the theme of ingenuity and takes inspiration from the ceaseless creativity that runs through London, featuring a mix of well-known and new speakers. The event will be hosted by broadcaster Lauren Laverne and will be available to watch online for free from tedxlondon.com.
LOST- FITKIN WALL, Hall for Cornwall, Truro, 02 June 2016
Fitkin Wall's intimate, rhythmic and exhilarating new show was inspired by Graham and Ruth's work with aerial theatre company Ockham's Razor in 2012. They perform the entire new album LOST for lever and wire strung harps, 1950s moog and autoharp.
FOLIE A DEUX, Rotterdam, Holland, 20 May 2016
Ruth performs on stage live in Folie à Deux - a short opera by British composer Emily Hall, Icelandic writer and frequent Björk collaborator Sjón, featuring Swedish jazz soprano Sofia Jernberg, and British opera tenor Allan Clayton. Composed by Hall for two singers, acoustic harp and a specially devised electromagnetic harp, Sjón's accompanying story involves a challenged relationship between two lovers, who, in turn, lose their grip on reality. Recorded in London, England and Stockholm, the resulting CD and live opera includes additional electronics by Mira Calix.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Alwinton Summer Concerts, 07 May 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Stapleford Granary, Near Cambridge, 06 May 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Turner Simms, Southampton, 23 April 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, The David Hall, South Petherton, 22 April 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, South Hill Park, Bracknell, 21 April 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, RNCM, Manchester, 20 April 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Chipping Norton Theatre, 19 April 2016 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
FOLIE A DEUX, Mumford Theatre, Cambridge, 13 February 2016 more information
Ruth performs on stage live in Folie à Deux - a short opera by British composer Emily Hall, Icelandic writer and frequent Björk collaborator Sjón, featuring Swedish jazz soprano Sofia Jernberg, and British opera tenor Allan Clayton. Composed by Hall for two singers, acoustic harp and a specially devised electromagnetic harp, Sjón's accompanying story involves a challenged relationship between two lovers, who, in turn, lose their grip on reality. Recorded in London, England and Stockholm, the resulting CD and live opera includes additional electronics by Mira Calix.
FOLIE A DEUX, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, 10 February 2016
Ruth performs on stage live in Folie à Deux - a short opera by British composer Emily Hall, Icelandic writer and frequent Björk collaborator Sjón, featuring Swedish jazz soprano Sofia Jernberg, and British opera tenor Allan Clayton. Composed by Hall for two singers, acoustic harp and a specially devised electromagnetic harp, Sjón's accompanying story involves a challenged relationship between two lovers, who, in turn, lose their grip on reality. Recorded in London, England and Stockholm, the resulting CD and live opera includes additional electronics by Mira Calix.
LOST- FITKIN WALL - Italian premiere, Macerata, Italy, 02 December 2015
LOST- FITKIN WALL, Ars Musica, Brussels, 25 November 2015 more information
Ruth and Graham will perform Graham's new score LOST for lever and wire strung harps, 1950s moog and autoharp.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, SHEFFIELD venue tbc, 19 November 2015
Ruth performs on lever harp in the brilliant Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, ALNWICK PLAYHOUSE, 17 November 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp in the brilliant Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Whitley Bay Playhouse, 16 November 2015
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, HALESWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL, 15 November 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp in the brilliant Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, NELL'S JAZZ & BLUES, LONDON, 14 November 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp in the brilliant Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
LOST- FITKIN WALL, Michael Tippett Centre, Bath Spa University, 04 November 2015 more information
Ruth and Graham will perform Graham's new score LOST for concert and wire strung harps, 1950s moog and autoharp. Fitkin Wall's intimate, rhythmic and exhilarating new show was inspired by Graham and Ruth's work with Ockham's Razor in 2012. Visuals by Ryan Sharpe. FITKINWALL is supported by PRS for Music Foundation.
LOST- FITKIN WALL, Surrey University, Ivy Arts Centre, 16 October 2015 more information
Ruth and Graham will perform Graham's new score LOST for concert and wire strung harps, 1950s moog and autoharp. Fitkin Wall's intimate, rhythmic and exhilarating new show was inspired by Graham and Ruth's work with aerial theatre company Ockham's Razor in 2012. Ruth also performs Reich’s Harp Phase - a version of his famous Piano Phase which the composer has authorised exclusively for Ruth to play. Visuals by Ryan Sharpe. FITKINWALL is supported by PRS for Music Foundation.
LOST- FITKIN WALL, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Music Room, 14 October 2015 20:00 more information
Ruth and Graham will perform Graham's new score LOST for concert and wire strung harps, 1950s moog and autoharp. Fitkin Wall's intimate, rhythmic and exhilarating new show was inspired by Graham and Ruth's work with Ockham's Razor in 2012. Ruth also performs Reich’s Harp Phase - a version of his famous Piano Phase which the composer has authorised exclusively for Ruth to play. Visuals by Ryan Sharpe. FITKINWALL is supported by PRS for Music Foundation.
FITKIN BAND - SWANSEA FESTIVAL, , 13 October 2015 more information
FITKIN – fabulously energetic 9 piece band led by composer Graham Fitkin performing his new disco inspired commission. Fitkin Band treads the blurred line between classical and jazz in exuberant fashion. Combining piano, percussion, guitars, Ruth on lever and bray harps and brass section, the band is characterised by infectious rhythms and a toe-tapping-groove kind of minimalism. The perfect setting, then, for Fitkin’s latest work – a 1970s disco-inspired piece that welcomes three guest vocalists (think soul diva - Melanie Pappenheim and Bee Gees style countertenors).
LOST- FITKIN WALL - LONDON PREMIERE, Kings Place, London Minimalism Unwrapped Festival, 25 September 2015 more information
Ruth and Graham will perform Graham's new score LOST for concert and wire strung harps, 1950s moog and autoharp as part of Kings Place's Minimalism Unwrapped Festival. Fitkin Wall's intimate, rhythmic and exhilarating new show was inspired by Graham and Ruth's work with Ockham's Razor in 2012. Visuals by Ryan Sharpe. FITKINWALL is supported by PRS for Music Foundation.
LOST- FITKIN WALL, Lakeside, NOTTINGHAM, 23 September 2015 more information
Ruth and Graham will perform Graham's new score LOST for concert and wire strung harps, 1950s moog and autoharp. Fitkin Wall's intimate, rhythmic and exhilarating new show was inspired by Graham and Ruth's work with Ockham's Razor in 2012. Ruth also performs Reich’s Harp Phase - a version of his famous Piano Phase which the composer has authorised exclusively for Ruth to play. Visuals by Ryan Sharpe. FITKINWALL is supported by PRS for Music Foundation.
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, SOLFEST, 30 August 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, PURBECK FESTIVAL, 29 August 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, TONDER FESTIVAL, DENMARK, 27 August 2015
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, DARTINGTON HALL, DEVON, 09 August 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, WICKHAM FESTIVAL, HAMPSHIRE, 08 August 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots) 'An elegant, beautifully played fusion.' ★★★★ The Observer
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, GUITING FESTIVAL, COTSWOLDS, 30 July 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots) 'An elegant, beautifully played fusion.' ★★★★ The Observer
FITKIN BAND - CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL, , 11 July 2015 more information
FITKIN – fabulously energetic 9 piece band led by composer Graham Fitkin performing his new disco inspired commission. Brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on bray and lever harps.
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, Cheltenham Festival, 10 July 2015
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
WILL GREGORY MOOG ENSEMBLE, Bristol, The Lantern, Colston Hall, 12 June 2015
50 years after Robert Moog first presented his monophonic synthesizer to the world, Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory brings together no fewer than 10 Moogs on stage. The Ensemble performs at the opening of Supersonic, works include Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 3, excerpts from John Carpenter’s sci-fi fantasy Escape From New York and a new piece by Gregory featuring a specially developed device that synchronises the synths together like a huge player piano. Lineup includes Ruth, Will Gregory, Graham Fitkin, Portishead’s Adrian Utley and Simon Harem.
WILL GREGORY MOOG ENSEMBLE, Birmingham Town Hall - Supersonic, 11 June 2015
50 years after Robert Moog first presented his monophonic synthesizer to the world, Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory brings together no fewer than 10 Moogs on stage. The Ensemble performs at the opening of Supersonic, works include Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 3, excerpts from John Carpenter’s sci-fi fantasy Escape From New York and a new piece by Gregory featuring a specially developed device that synchronises the synths together like a huge player piano. Lineup includes Ruth, Will Gregory, Graham Fitkin, Portishead’s Adrian Utley and Simon Harem.
WILL GREGORY MOOG ENSEMBLE, Oxford, St John The Evangelist, 10 June 2015
50 years after Robert Moog first presented his monophonic synthesizer to the world, Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory brings together no fewer than 10 Moogs on stage. The Ensemble performs Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 3, excerpts from John Carpenter’s sci-fi fantasy Escape From New York and a new piece by Gregory featuring a specially developed device that synchronises the synths together like a huge player piano. Lineup includes Ruth, Graham Fitkin, Portishead’s Adrian Utley and Simon Harem.
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, SWALEDALE FESTIVAL, 24 May 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, USHAW COLLEGE DURHAM, 23 May 2015
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots) tickets@ushaw.org
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, THE ALBANY, DEPTFORD, 20 February 2015 19:30 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots) 'An elegant, beautifully played fusion.' ★★★★ The Observer
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, HUNTINGDON HALL, WORCESTER, 19 February 2015 20:00 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION, 18 February 2015 19:00 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, HOWARD ASSEMBLY ROOM, LEEDS, 17 February 2015 19:45 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, THE STABLES, WAVENDON, 15 February 2015 20:00 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE, 14 February 2015 19:30 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, 13 February 2015 20:00 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE, 12 February 2015 20:00 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, PHILHARMONIE LUXEMBOURG, 10 February 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, PHILHARMONIE LUXEMBOURG, 08 February 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, PHILHARMONIE LUXEMBOURG, 07 February 2015 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE - BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER GERMANY, BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER GERMANY, 04 February 2015 20:00 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots)
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, CELTIC CONNECTIONS, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 30 January 2015 20:00 more information
Ruth performs on lever harp as part of legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell's new band, featuring cellist Louisa Tuck and Amy Thatcher on accordion and clogs creating “a blissfully intuitive and empathetic mix of styles.” (fRoots) 'An elegant, beautifully played fusion.' ★★★★ The Observer
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Sutton House, London, 13 December 2014 19:00 more information
Ruth takes audiences on a candlelit journey through carols and medieval music on concert harp, Gaelic wire strung harp and the Renaissance bray harp, performing at historic houses and castles throughout Great Britain. This unique evening focuses on traditional carols arranged for Ruth's three harps by award-winning composer Graham Fitkin. Graham will trace the history of the carols, and Ruth will perform these beautiful arrangements alongside medieval music and works by Piazzolla and Debussy. Tickets available from www.fitkin.com or email rowan@fitkin.com
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Liverpool, St George's Hall, 11 December 2014 19:30 more information
Ruth takes audiences on a candlelit journey through carols and medieval music on concert harp, Gaelic wire strung harp and the Renaissance bray harp, performing at historic houses and castles throughout Great Britain. This unique evening focuses on traditional carols arranged for Ruth's three harps by award-winning composer Graham Fitkin. Graham will trace the history of the carols, and Ruth will perform these beautiful arrangements alongside medieval music and works by Piazzolla and Debussy. Tickets please phone: 0151 709 3789
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Falkland Palace, Cupar, Fife, 10 December 2014 19:30 more information
Ruth takes audiences on a candlelit journey through carols and medieval music on concert harp, Gaelic wire strung harp and the Renaissance bray harp, performing at historic houses and castles throughout Great Britain. This unique evening focuses on traditional carols arranged for Ruth's three harps by award-winning composer Graham Fitkin. Graham will trace the history of the carols, and Ruth will perform these beautiful arrangements alongside medieval music and works by Piazzolla and Debussy. Please phone 0844 493 218 or email falklandpalaceandgarden@nts.org.uk
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Sage Gateshead, 09 December 2014 19:45 more information
Ruth takes audiences on a candlelit journey through carols and medieval music on concert harp, Gaelic wire strung harp and the Renaissance bray harp, performing at historic houses and castles throughout Great Britain. This unique evening focuses on traditional carols arranged for Ruth's three harps by award-winning composer Graham Fitkin. Graham will trace the history of the carols, and Ruth will perform these beautiful arrangements alongside medieval music and works by Piazzolla and Debussy. Please phone 0191 443 4661
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Kellie Castle, Fife, 08 December 2014 19:30 more information
Ruth takes audiences on a candlelit journey through carols and medieval music on concert harp, Gaelic wire strung harp and the Renaissance bray harp, performing at historic houses and castles throughout Great Britain. This unique evening focuses on traditional carols arranged for Ruth's three harps by award-winning composer Graham Fitkin. Graham will trace the history of the carols, and Ruth will perform these beautiful arrangements alongside medieval music and works by Piazzolla and Debussy. Please contact kelliecastle@nts.org.uk or phone 01333 720271
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Culzean Castle, Ayrshire, 06 December 2014 more information
Ruth takes audiences on a candlelit journey through carols and medieval music on concert harp, Gaelic wire strung harp and the Renaissance bray harp, performing at historic houses and castles throughout Great Britain. This unique evening focuses on traditional carols arranged for Ruth's three harps by award-winning composer Graham Fitkin. Graham will trace the history of the carols, and Ruth will perform these beautiful arrangements alongside medieval music and works by Piazzolla and Debussy.
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Scorrier House, Cornwall, 04 December 2014 more information
The December Tour. Ruth takes audiences on a candlelit journey through carols and medieval music on concert harp, Gaelic wire strung harp and the Renaissance bray harp, performing at historic houses and castles throughout Great Britain. This unique evening focuses on traditional carols arranged for Ruth's three harps by award-winning composer Graham Fitkin. Graham will trace the history of the carols, and Ruth will perform these beautiful arrangements alongside medieval music and works by Piazzolla and Debussy.
LOST- FITKIN WALL -, Ars Musica, Brussels, 28 November 2014 more information
LOST - FITKINWALL, Cambridge Festival - Mumford Theatre, 21 November 2014 13:10 more information
‘Fitkin’s glimmering veil of music builds to a tingling climax.’ THE INDEPENDENT ‘Ruth Wall’s delicate web of sound was surprising and quite magical.’ THE TIMES Two harps, Moog synthesizer, red box and autoharp all feature in this new work – Lost – composed and performed by Fitkin Wall. Based on music originally written for aerial theatre Ockham’s Razor, this performance is an expanded 50-minute work for concert. Ruth Wall lever harp and Gaelic wire strung harp Graham Fitkin keyboards
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Sage, Gateshead, 05 November 2014 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Stockton, Arc, 04 November 2014 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Hebden Bridge, The Trades Club, 02 November 2014
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion. Tel: 01422 845265
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Kendal, The Brewery, 01 November 2014 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Salisbury, City Hall, 31 October 2014 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Southport, The Atkinson, 29 October 2014 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Sheffield University, Frith Hall, 28 October 2014 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Tavistock, The Wharf, 05 October 2014
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Poole, Lighthouse, 04 October 2014 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Farnham, Maltings, 03 October 2014 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, David Hall, South Petherton, 02 October 2014 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL AND THE SIDE, Bristol, St George's Brandon Hill, 01 October 2014 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
FITKIN BAND - SWEDEN, Umea, City of Culture 2014, 29 August 2014
FITKIN – fabulously energetic 9 piece band led by composer Graham Fitkin. Brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on bray and lever harps. Fitkin Band will perform with Norrlands Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rumon Gamba as part of Umea 2014 (European City of Culture). More Swedish tour dates to be announced soon.
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, Sidmouth Folk Festival, 07 August 2014
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
WILL GREGORY MOOG ENSEMBLE - Bristol Proms 2014, Bristol Old Vic, 28 July 2014 22:15
Turning the first late-night prom of The 2014 Bristol Proms into a late-night Moogie Wonderland, Will's Moog Ensemble will explore the possibilities of the humble Moog keyboard - guaranteed to make you hear Bach in a brand new way. The Ensemble performs Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 3 and Bach's Christmas Oratorio. Lineup includes Ruth, Graham Fitkin, Portishead’s Adrian Utley and Simon Harem.
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, Ryedale Festival, 21 July 2014
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, Folk at the Oak festival, Hertfordshire, 20 July 2014
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
LOST- FITKIN WALL, Glenbuchat, Grampian, 10 July 2014
LOST- FITKINWALL, Yewfield, Ambleside, 09 July 2014 more information
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, Lichfield Festival -Lichfield Cathedral, 07 July 2014 more information
Ruth performs with legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
WILL GREGORY MOOG ENSEMBLE, Cheltenham Festival, Parabola Arts Centre, 05 July 2014 21:30 more information
50 years after Robert Moog first presented his monophonic synthesizer to the world, Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory brings together no fewer than 10 Moogs on stage. The Ensemble performs Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 3, excerpts from John Carpenter’s sci-fi fantasy Escape From New York and a new piece by Gregory featuring a specially developed device that synchronises the synths together like a huge player piano. The second half features a score by Will Gregory played live to a poignant film The Service Of Tim Henman. Lineup includes Ruth, Graham Fitkin, Portishead’s Adrian Utley and Simon Harem.
LOST- FITKIN WALL, Penzance, The Exchange, Golowan festival, 26 June 2014 more information
RUTH WALL - THREE HARPS, Chester Festival Town Hall, 07 June 2014 18:00 more information
Ruth performs music from the British Isles, including music from the Scottish highlands (on medieval Gaelic wire strung harp), amazingly rhythmically complex works on the buzzing gothic bray harp by Graham Fitkin and music by the Argentinian master of tango, Astor Piazzolla.
LOST- FITKINWALL, Chester Festival, Chester Town Hall, 06 June 2014 20:00 more information
KATHRYN TICKELLand THE SIDE, Chipping Norton, 21 May 2014
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, Saltaire, Bradford, 20 May 2014
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, Sale, Manchester, 19 May 2014
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, Union Chapel, London, 18 May 2014
Ruth performs on lever and wire harps in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, Turner Simms, Southampton, 17 May 2014
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, The Castle, Wellingborough, 16 May 2014
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
WILL GREGORY MOOG ENSEMBLE, Brighton Festival, All Saints Church, 15 May 2014 21:00 more information
As one half of the electronic music sensation Goldfrapp, the keyboard-player and composer Will Gregory is one of the UK's leading advocates of using synthesizers and electronic instruments to create new sounds and reinvent old ones. Now he has formed a unique ensemble around eight Moog synthesizers, the technology that elevates music into an exhilarating wave of complex sound. This concert features Gregory's live score to Rick Holbrook's poignant film The Service of Tim Henman. Lineup includes Ruth on Micro Korg, Portishead’s Adrian Utley and Simon Haram.
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Dornoch Cathedral, Sutherland, 19 December 2013 more information
for details on the December tour see above. For Dornoch Cathedral tickets please phone 07840 902792 or email drrosiereid@yahoo.co.uk
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Fyvie Castle, Aberdeenshire, 17 December 2013 more information
for details on the December tour see above.
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Hill of Tarvit, Fife, 16 December 2013 more information
for details on the December tour see above.
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Holham Hall, Norfolk, 14 December 2013 more information
for details on the December tour see above.
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Childerley, Cambridgeshire, 13 December 2013
for details on the December tour see above.
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, 12 December 2013 more information
for details on the December tour see above.
THE THREE HARPS OF CHRISTMAS, Glendurgan, Cornwall, 11 December 2013
The December Tour. Ruth takes audiences on a candlelit journey through carols and medieval music on concert harp, Gaelic wire strung harp and the Renaissance bray harp, performing at historic houses and castles throughout Great Britain. This unique evening focuses on traditional carols arranged for Ruth's three harps by award-winning composer Graham Fitkin. Graham will trace the history of the carols, and Ruth will perform these beautiful arrangements alongside medieval music and works by Piazzolla and Satie. For Glendurgan recital please phone 01326 250326 for tickets or email fox@glendurgan.plus.com
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, The Maltings Theatre, Berwick, 04 December 2013 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, Manchester, RNCM, 02 December 2013 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE SIDE, Blackheath Concert Halls, 30 November 2013 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, Oxford, The North Wall Arts centre, 28 November 2013 more information
Ruth performs in legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band, The Side. Also featuring Louisa Tuck on cello and Amy Thatcher on accordion.
THREE HARPS, St David's Hall, Cardiff, 19 November 2013 13:00 more information
Ruth performs music by Philip Glass, Graham Fitkin, Astor Piazolla and John Taverner. Ruth will be joined on the platform by the composer Graham Fitkin for his work, Lost. In association with the Vale of Glamorgan Festival.
DARTINGTON RESDENCY, Dartington, Devon, 16 November 2013
Miniaturised Concertos project returns to Dartington for a second residency. New work by composer Andrew Poppy, performed by Kate Halsall and Ruth, with talented students from South West Music School.
FITKIN BAND- LAKESIDE NOTTINGHAM, Lakeside, Nottingham, 16 October 2013 19:30 more information
FITKIN – fabulously energetic 9 piece band led by composer Graham Fitkin. Brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on bray and lever harps.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Stratford Circus, 28 September 2013
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Stratford Circus, 27 September 2013
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Stratford Circus, 26 September 2013
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Wellingborough, 14 September 2013
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Wellingborough, 13 September 2013
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Wellingborough, 12 September 2013
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
KATHRYN TICKELL and THE SIDE, , 04 August 2013 20:00 more information
- Kathryn Tickell - Northumbrian pipes, fiddle
- Ruth Wall - harp
- Amy Thatcher - accordion, clog dancing
- Louisa Tuck - cello
Ruth joins Kathryn Tickell's new band The Side in the finale concert of Cambridge Summer Music Festival.
SOLO HARPS - DEAL FESTIVAL, Deal Festival, 02 July 2013 more information
Ruth performs on bray harp, lever harp and Gaelic wire strung harp; music by Steve Reich, Graham Fitkin and Machaut.
KATHRYN TICKELL BAND, The Sage, Gateshead, 14 June 2013 more information
Ruth performs as part of legendary Northumbrian pipe player Kathryn Tickell's new band at the Sage event - One Night in Gateshead. Ruth also joins the Northern Sinfonia in the same concert.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Manchester, The Lowry, 01 June 2013 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Manchester, The Lowry, 31 May 2013 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Manchester, The Lowry, 30 May 2013 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Bristol, Circomedia, 22 May 2013 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Bristol, Circomedia, 19 May 2013 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
VALE OF GLAMORGAN FESTIVAL- SOLO HARP, Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff, 18 May 2013 12:00 more information
Ruth performs on 3 harps; music by Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, Graham Fitkin and Peter Maxwell Davies.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Bristol, Circomedia, 17 May 2013 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, London, Arts Depot, 22 April 2013 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, London. Arts Depot, 20 April 2013 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
WILL GREGORY MOOG ENSEMBLE/DROKK, Bristol, St Georges, 21 March 2013 20:00 more information
Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory and an all-star cast of nine Moog operatives first formed for the Bath Festival commission ‘The Service of Tim Henman’, perform electronic classics (with a nod to Walter/Wendy Carlos) and original compositions. Perfromers include including Graham Fitkin, Ruth Wall and Adrian Utley.
Ensemble 10/10, The Cornerstone, Liverpool Hope University, 27 February 2013 19:30 more information
Ruth joins Ensemble 10/10 in a concert featuring music inspired by rhythm and movement. Graham Fitkin Track to Track Louis Andriessen Dances Osvaldo Golijov Last Round Stravinsky Danses Concertantes Elizabeth Kelly new work
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Harlow Playhouse, 06 February 2013 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Harlow Playhouse, 05 February 2013 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, , 12 January 2013 20:00 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Platform Theatre, Kings Cross, London, 11 January 2013 21:00 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
FITKIN BAND - The Winter Warmer, London, Kings Place, 11 December 2012 20:00 more information
FITKIN – fabulously energetic 9 piece band led by composer Graham Fitkin. Brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on bray and lever harps.
RUTH and RHODRI, Huddersfield Festival, 23 November 2012 12:00
Ruth and her harpist friend Rhodri Davies will perform at Huddersfield Contemporary festival.
SOLO CONCERT - 3 HARPS, Sound Festival - Aberdeen, 07 November 2012
Music by Machaut, Astor Piazzola, Graham Fitkin and Steve Reich. Ruth will play lever harp, Irish wire strung harp and buzzing bray harp.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Lancaster, LICA, 23 October 2012 20:00 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Lancaster, LICA, 22 October 2012 14:00 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Lancaster, LICA, 20 October 2012 20:00 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
THE MANXMAN - HITCHCOCK, The Empire, Leicester Square, London, 19 October 2012
The grand finale of the BFIs The Genius of Hitchcock project will be a gala screening of the world premiere of Hitchcock’s newly restored The Manxman (1929). This powerful film depicts a love triangle set amongst the fishing community on the Isle of Man and will be accompanied by a new score for 5 musicians by Stephen Horne. Ruth will perform on Scottish lever harp and wire harps.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Newcastle, Dance City., 14 October 2012 14:00 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Newcastle, Dance City., 13 October 2012 14:00 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
OCKHAMS RAZOR, Newcastle, Dance City., 11 October 2012 19:30 more information
Ruth performs Graham Fitkin's new work for multi harps and choir for Ockhams Razor's new show. Stunning aerial theatre.
FITKIN BAND, LCO and the OLYMPICS, , 15 July 2012
The Fitkin band (with Ruth on lever and bray harps) perform The Athlon, with the London Chamber Orchestra as part of their track to Track series. Inspired by the 6 minute return journey of the Olympic Javelin Train from St Pancras to Stratford, Graham’s new work for the band will also be performed at Cadogan Hall on 22 March and at Kings Cross St Pancras on the 27 June.
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL - 3 HARPS, , 05 July 2012
Ruth performs Steve Reich's Piano Phase (on harp with looper) and music by Astor Piazzola, Graham Fitkin alongside rarely heard Scottish C16 music. She will be playing lever harp, Irish wire strung harp and buzzing bray harp.
FITKIN BAND, LCO and OLYMPICS, St Pancras, 27 June 2012 11:45
At Kings Cross St Pancras the band (with Ruth on lever and bray harps) perform another Fitkin premier, The Athlon, with the London Chamber Orchestra as part of their track to Track series. Inspired by the 6 minute return journey of the Olympic Javelin Train from St Pancras to Stratford, Graham’s new work for the band will also be performed at the QEH, South Bank on 15 July.
MUSIC ORBIT - SOLO HARP, Shoreditch Town Hall, 27 June 2012
Ruth's set for Music Orbit will include music by Steve Reich. Other performers in the evening include Gabi Swallow, Laura Canell and DJ composer Matt Rogers.
SOLO CONCERT - 3 HARPS, St Mawes, Cornwall, 09 May 2012
Ruth performs music by Machaut, Astor Piazzola, Graham Fitkin alongside rarely heard Scottish C16 music. She will be playing lever harp, Irish wire strung harp and buzzing bray harp.
FITKIN BAND - NEW OPERA, , 27 April 2012
Ruth will appear on stage with the FITKIN band at the Royal Opera House in Graham Fitkin's new opera, directed by Jasmin Vardimon. The performance is part of the Opera Shots Series.
FITKIN BAND - NEW OPERA, , 25 April 2012
Ruth will appear on stage with the FITKIN band at the Royal Opera House in Graham Fitkin's new opera, directed by Jasmin Vardimon. The performance is part of the Opera Shots Series.
FITKIN BAND - NEW OPERA, , 24 April 2012
Ruth will appear on stage with the FITKIN band at the Royal Opera House in Graham Fitkin's new opera, directed by Jasmin Vardimon. The performance is part of the Opera Shots Series.
FITKIN BAND - NEW OPERA, Royal Opera House, 21 April 2012
Ruth will appear on stage with the FITKIN band at the Royal Opera House in Graham Fitkin's new opera, directed by Jasmin Vardimon. The performance is part of the Opera Shots Series.
FITKIN BAND - NEW OPERA, Royal Opera House, 20 April 2012
Ruth will appear on stage with the FITKIN band at the Royal Opera House in Graham Fitkin's new opera, directed by Jasmin Vardimon. The performance is part of the Opera Shots Series.
FITKIN BAND, LCO and the OLYMPICS, Cadogan Hall, London, 22 March 2012
In 2012 the band (with Ruth on lever and bray harps) performs a new work with the London Chamber Orchestra as part of their track to Track series. Inspired by the 6 minute return journey of the Olympic Javelin Train from St Pancras to Stratford, Graham’s new work for the band will be performed at Cadogan Hall on 22 March.
TUBULAR BELLS and STEVE REICH PIANO PHASE (on harp), The Sage, Gateshead, 07 December 2011
Ruth performs Steve Reich's Piano Phase on harp with looper in a programme including Reich's Four Organs, Terry Riley's Rainbow in Curved Air and Tubular Bells. Mike Oldfield's prog-rock classic Tubular Bells from 1973 sold over 2 and a half million copies in the UK alone and stayed in the charts for 279 weeks. Line up includes Charles Hazlewood, Adrian Utley, Will Gregory, Ross Hughes and Ruth on harp and farfisa organ.
TUBULAR BELLS and STEVE REICH PIANO PHASE (on harp), QEH, London South Bank, 06 December 2011
Ruth performs Reich's Piano Phase on harp with looper in a programme including Reich's 4 Organs, Terry Riley's Rainbow in Curved Air and Tubular Bells. Mike Oldfield's prog-rock classic Tubular Bells from 1973 sold over 2 and a half million copies in the UK alone and stayed in the charts for 279 weeks. Line up includes Charles Hazlewood, Adrian Utley, Will Gregory, Ross Hughes and Ruth on harp and farfisa organ.
GOLDFRAPP - MENCAP LITTLE NOISE SHOW, St John's Church, Hackney, 25 November 2011
Ruth joins Goldfrapp again on lever harp in St John’s Church in Hackney, playing tunes from their album Seventh Tree and more.
SOLO CONCERT - 3 HARPS, Lancaster, 17 November 2011
Ruth's new programme for lever harp, Irish wire strung harp and buzzing bray harp includes works by Arvo Part, Astor Piazzolla, Philip Glass, Graham Fitkin and amazing medieval Welsh harp music from the Robert ap Huw M.S.
SOLO CONCERT - 3 HARPS, Cambridge - Kettles Yard, 10 November 2011
Ruth's new programme for lever harp, Irish wire strung harp and buzzing bray harp including works by Philip Glass, Astor Piazzolla, Graham Fitkin and amazing medieval Welsh harp music from the Robert ap Huw M.S.
SOLO CONCERT - 3 HARPS, Cardiff - WCMD, 09 November 2011
Ruth's new programme for lever harp, Irish wire strung harp and buzzing bray harp includes works by Arvo Part, Astor Piazzolla, Philip Glass, Graham Fitkin and amazing medieval Welsh harp music from the Robert ap Huw M.S.
TUBULAR BELLS, St George's, Bristol, 04 November 2011 19:30
Mike Oldfield's prog-rock classic Tubular Bells from 1973 sold over 2 and a half million copies in the UK alone and stayed in the charts for 279 weeks. Line up includes Charles Hazlewood, Adrian Utley, Will Gregory, Ross Hughes and Ruth on organ.
THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, Lincoln Centre, New York, 29 October 2011 19:30 more information
Carl Theodor Dreyer’s classic silent film accompanied by a new score composed by Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory and Portishead’s Adrian Utley. Performers include six electric guitars, members of the Monteverdi Choir, percussion, horns and Ruth on 3 harps and synth. This US performance is part of the White Light Festival.
STEVE REICH - Four Organs, Sacrum Profanum Festival, Krakow, 17 September 2011 21:00 more information
Ruth performs alongside Will Gregory, Graham Fitkin and Ross Hughes in a performance of Steve Reich's massive work, 4 Organs. The Sacrum Profanum Festival in Krakow is dedicating a week to Reich's music, in honour of his 75th birthday.
THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, Alexandra Palace, 24 July 2011 more information
Carl Theodor Dreyer’s classic silent film accompanied by a new score composed by Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory and Portishead’s Adrian Utley. Performers include six electric guitars, members of the Monteverdi Choir, percussion, horns and Ruth on 3 harps and synth. Curated by Portishead and ATP.
FITKIN, CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL, Cheltenham Festival, 02 July 2011 04:00
FITKIN – fabulously energetic 9 piece band lead by composer Graham Fitkin. Brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on bray and lever harps.
TUBULAR BELLS, Glastonbury Festival, 24 June 2011
Ruth plays keyboard with Charles Hazlewood All Stars in Mike Oldfield's seminal work, Tubular Bells. Line up includes Adrian Utley, Will Gregory, Ross Hughes
KAPLAN, Electronica III, QEH, South Bank, 09 June 2011 07:30 more information
Ruth and Graham revisit KAPLAN with the BBC concert orchestra, Charles Hazlewood and Will Gregory. Graham Fitkin's score is insprired by Hitchcock's fictitious character, George Kaplan, from the film North by Northwest. Ruth performs on harp and keyboard.
FITKIN, Salisbury Festival, 03 June 2011 more information
FITKIN - seriously exciting, highly rhythmic 9 piece band lead by composer Graham Fitkin. Brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on bray and lever harps.
THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, Brighton Festival, 29 May 2011 20:00
Carl Theodor Dreyer’s classic silent film accompanied by a new score composed by Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory and Portishead’s Adrian Utley. Performers include six electric guitars, members of the Monteverdi Choir, percussion, horns and Ruth on 3 harps and synth.
THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, Ether Festival, South BankCentre, 28 April 2011
Carl Theodor Dreyer’s classic silent film accompanied by a new score composed and performed by Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory and Portishead’s Adrian Utley. Conducted by Charles Hazelwood, the musical line up includes Adrian Utley, 6 guitars, Will Gregory, members of the Monteverdi Choir and Ruth on 3 harps.
FITKIN BAND - NEW OPERA, , 28 April 2011
Ruth will appear on stage with the FITKIN band at the Royal Opera House in Graham Fitkin's new opera, directed by Jasmin Vardimon. The performance is part of the Opera Shots Series.
FITKIN BAND - NEW OPERA, , 28 April 2011
Ruth will appear on stage with the FITKIN band at the Royal Opera House in Graham Fitkin's new opera, directed by Jasmin Vardimon. The performance is part of the Opera Shots Series.
THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC - Misteria Paschalia Festival, Opera Krakowska, Krakow, Poland, 23 April 2011
Carl Theodor Dreyer’s classic silent film accompanied by a new score composed and performed by Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory and Portishead’s Adrian Utley. Conducted by Charles Hazelwood, the musical line up includes Adrian Utley, 6 guitars, Will Gregory, members of the Monteverdi Choir and Ruth on 3 harps.
PICCARD IN SPACE, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 30 March 2011 more information
Ruth performs on moog in Will Gregory's debut opera. A classic adventure about the brilliant physicist Auguste Piccard. On a mission to prove Einstein's Theory of Relativity, he takes to the skies with his assistant in an airtight capsule. Travelling to a record-breaking 51,000 feet, they survive being roasted by the sun, toxic balls of mercury and crashing into the Alps.
FITKIN, Ether Festival, QEH, London, 24 March 2011 more information
Seriously exciting, highly rhythmic 9 piece band lead by composer Graham Fitkin. Brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on bray and lever harps.
FITKIN WALL, Wiltshire Music, 26 November 2010
Ruth performs brand new programme for 3 harps of new and ancient music with composer Graham Fitkin. Copmposers include Arvo Part, Steve Reich, Graham Fitkin and Robert ap Huw.
FITKIN, Huddersfield Festival, 20 November 2010
Seriously exciting, high energy Fitkin band consisting of brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on harps.
CHARLES HAZELWOOD ALL STARS, Bristol Old Vic, 05 November 2010
Ruth joins conductor Charles Hazelwood in a programme including Terry Riley's Rainbow in Curved Air and Poppy No Good. Other performers Andy Shepphard, Adrian Utely, Graham Fitkin, Will Gregory, Jason Yarde, Tony Orrell.
ADRIAN UTLEY GUITAR ORCHESTRA, St George's Bristol, 04 November 2010 20:00 more information
Ruth joins Portishead's Adrian Utley and his 20 strong guitar orchestra in Terry Riley's Classic work In C.
FITKIN, Falmouth, 29 October 2010
High energy Fitkin band consisting of brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on harps open the new Performance centre at Falmouth University.
FITKIN, Dartington Great Hall, 27 October 2010 more information
High energy Fitkin band consisting of brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on harps
RUTH WALL, Portsoy Salmon Bothy, Sound Festival, 22 October 2010
Ruth performs a brand new programme for 3 harps of new and ancient music with composer Graham Fitkin. Programme inlcudes works from the C16 Robert ap Huw M.S., Astor Piazolla, John Cage
FITKIN, Aberdeen Sound Festival, 20 October 2010
Ruth and Graham return to Sound Festival again with FITKIN - all acoustic brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on bray and lever harps.
FITKIN, Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 20 October 2010
High energy Fitkin band consisting of brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on harps
WILL GREGORY MOOG ENSEMBLE/BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA, QEH, Southbank, London, 06 October 2010
Ruth joins Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble, Johnny Greenwood and Charles Hazelwood in the QEH Electronica series.
RUTH WALL / RHODRI DAVIES, Vale of Glamorgan Festival, Fonmon Castle, 06 September 2010
Rhodri and Ruth perform a fascinating new programme centering around musical patterns. Premieres by Michael Parson, Arvo Part, Carole Finer and a new work by Ruth.
PK, Royal Albert Hall, 30 August 2010
Ruth joins the BBC concert orchestra in Graham Fitkin's new work for the Proms based on the history of morse code.
LATE JUNCTION, BBC Radio 3, 12 August 2010
Ruth collaborates with singers Cevanne and Nina at Maida Vale to create 2 new works.
THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, Latitude Festival, 18 July 2010
Carl Theodor Dreyer's classic silent film accompanied by a new score composed by Goldfrapp's Will Gregory and Portishead's Adrian Utley. Performers include six electric guitars, members of the Monteverdi Choir, percussion, horns and Ruth on 3 harps and synth.
JOHN CAGE - Postcards from Heaven, Baltic, Gateshead, 26 June 2010
Ruth, Rhodri Davies and members of RNCM will perform music for massed harps by Cage including Postcards from Heaven, the rarely heard score for up to 20 harps.
THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, Colston Hall, Bristol, 07 May 2010
Carl Theodor Dreyer's classic silent film will be accompanied by a live premiere of the new score composed by Goldfrapp's Will Gregory and Portishead's Adrian Utley. Performers include six electric guitars, members of the Monteverdi Choir, percussion, horns and Ruth on harps.
FITKIN, Oxford Contemporary Music, 29 April 2010
Oxford Contemporary Music promote the high energy Fitkin band following their sell our London gig in February. Brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on harps.
FITKIN, Kings Place, London, 15 February 2010
The newly formed Fitkin band consisting of brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on harps. Line up: Joby Burgess, Simon Haram, Nick Moss, Noel Langley, John Lunn, Graham Fitkin, Alan Thomas, Aidy Spillet, Ruth Wall.
FITKIN, RNCM, Manchester, 11 February 2010
The newly formed FITKIN, consisting of high energy brass, winds, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and Ruth on harps.
FITKIN, Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham, 10 February 2010
FITKIN, Acorn Theatre, Penzance, 29 January 2010
THE OPERATORS, Penzance Exchange Gallery, 18 December 2009
Opening night of a new work created by Ruth and visual artist Alessandra Ausenda. Combining a gigantic dress, a sound piece created from a battery of sewing machines and several live sewing machinists, The Operators explores the exploitative working conditions of much of the garment industry and alludes to the criminal network which often surrounds it. Exhibition continues until 9th January.
RUTH WALL, Solleftea, Sweden, 11 April 2009
Solo concert of ancient and brand new works for wire and lever harps.
RUTH WALL, Sundsvall, Sweden, 09 April 2009
Solo concert of ancient and brand new works for wire and lever harps.
RUTH WALL, Tyndro Festival, Sweden, 05 April 2009
Solo concert of ancient and brand new works for wire and lever harps.
GOLDFRAPP, World tour, 05 January 2008
From March- December 2008 Ruth performs on Goldfrapp's Seventh Tree tour. Concerts, Festivals, TV and Radio broadcasts in USA, Europe, Australia. She plays wire harp, lever harp and keyboard.
