Genevieve

GENEVIEVE’s sound moves between techno, rock, punk, jazz, and free improvisation. By transcending genre boundaries and combining contemporary classical music with visual art, Murphy’s performances create dynamic, shimmering soundscapes: “I like to write catchy melodies that hook the listener into the music and at the same time steer them off into a direction that leaves the listener hanging in mid air. Music can build tension in such an incredible way, creating the sensation that something is about to happen next to feeling like we might never get there.” Expect saxophone, drums, piano, bagpipes, and plenty of surprises.

Deriving her her work from personal experiences, Murphy frequently explores themes of psychology and disability. At the same time, she is interested in the use of comedy in music and performance. Now based in Amsterdam, she was trained in composition in Glasgow, Birmingham, and The Hague. During her career, she worked with a variety of collaborators like Turner Prize–winner Martin Creed or neuropsychologist Erik Scherder.

WITH Genevieve Murphy (vocals, bagpipe, keyboards), John Dikeman (sax), Marta Warelis (keyboards, piano) and  Henning Luther (drums)

LIGHT DESIGN David Egger PRODUCTION Isobel Dryburgh PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Paul Ulmer DRAMATURGY Anne van de Wetering