Galvanize is an improvisation ensemble and cross-media art project based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Cumbria and London, run by pianist Kate Halsall. They are an ensemble of musicians who work with composers, artists, film and text to create installations, cross disciplinary performances & exhibitions. Core players are Kate Halsall, Joel Bell, Sarah Dacey, Phil Maguire with guests.

This new +strings performance, introduces music by contemporary composers including Yannis Kyriakides, Linda Catlin Smith, Fumiko Miyachi, Kaija Saariaho, Anton Lukoszvieve, Kirsty Devaney.

Performers: Kate Halsall piano, Ed Cross violin, John Garner violin, Chrissie Slater viola, Gemma Kost cello