Event Detail

19:30, Saturday, 20th June 2026
A Journey Beyond Time: O Duo, RBC Percussion
St Magnus Cathedral
Address: St Magnus Cathedral, Broad Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1DH (map)

The visionary composer George Crumb's atmospheric and spectacular work is at the centre of the concert examining the African American song repertoire in his American Songbook II. Surrounding familiar melodies such as Swing Low and Steal Away are surrounded by a halo of percussion and piano with an array of instruments filling the nave of St Magnus Cathedral. As well as new pieces by Peacocke and Psathas, the concert includes the iconic work by Steve Reich.

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