KANDINSKY PRIZE IN LONDON Lecture Series

Kandinsky Prize in London will be complimented by a series of lectures, workshops and events that form part of the ongoing programme at the Louise Blouin Foundation. Leading academics, curators, and critics will deliver talks and lead panel discussions which explore themes related to current affairs in Russia today.


Tuesday, 27th October 6.30pm-8.00pm
Alexander Kliment

Kliment is the lead analyst for Cliff Kupchan at Eurasia Group - the leading global political risk research and consulting firm.
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Thursday, 29th October 6.30pm-8.00pm
How Russia Sees The World and How The World Sees Russia with Oksana Antonenko

Antonenko is a renowed military and security commentator on Russia. Ms Antonenko has facilitated two meetings between Georgian and South Ossetian senior officials and experts with the aim of promoting conflict resolution in the Georgian-South Ossetian conflict.
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Thursday, 3rd December 6.30pm-8.00pm
Rewriting History – A Critique of the Putin-Medvedev Approach with Edward Lucas

Lucas is the Central and Eastern Europe correspondent for The Economist and has written extensively (and critically) on Russia under Vladimir Putin. The New Cold War is his first book.


Thursday, 10th December 6.30pm-8.00pm
Abstract: From Kandinsky to Present Days with Tatyana Cohen

Cohen established Tatyana International Art Inc. in Houston, USA and recently expanded her dealership to London, UK. The galleries represent some of the most famous contemporary Russian artists in the world.
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2009 Concert Series

Performances Held on the First Thursday of Every Month (Excluding August)

2 April – 5 November 6.30pm-8.00pm

Following the success of the preview concert in November 2008, The Louise Blouin Foundation in partnership with pianist Andrew Matthews-Owen is delighted to announce details of the Concert Series 2009.

"All the performers were fantastic, (they) just hypnotised us with their dedication and talent."

PREVIEW
To view a recording of the preview concert please visit our page on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-_OGUMEVJg


PROGRAMME

April 2 - Joby Burgess (percussion and electronics)
A programme of music by American and British composers.

May - 7 Broken Voices
A multimedia performance by artist Terry Smith in collaboration with Ian Dearden (composer) and Linda Hirst (vocalist).

June 10 - Claire Booth (soprano) and Andrew Matthews-Owen (piano)
Contemporary song by Oliver Knussen, Alun Hoddinott, Laurence Crane and premieres by Arlene Sierra, Philip Cashian and Robert Fokkens. Pre-concert discussion: Arlene Sierra, Laurence Crane and Robert Fokkens in conversation with Katie Derham. Concert in collaboration with Sounds Underground.


September 3 - Christine Croshaw (piano)
Romantic music including works by Hummel, Chopin, Faure and Gershwin.

October 1 - Manson Ensemble (Royal Academy of Music) with Philip Cashian
A myriad of sound and colour from this exciting ensemble with music by Stravinsky, Varese, Takemitsu, Peter Maxwell Davies, Philip Cashian, Simon Holt and premieres of new works by RAM composers.

November 5 - Finzi Quartet with Sarah Moule (soprano) and Andrew Radley (countertenor)
20th and 21st century works for string quartet and voice with music by Schoenberg, Finzi, Thomas Ades and Michael Berkeley who will introduce these works in a pre-concert talk.

Doors open: 6.30pm Concerts commence: 7:00pm Close: 8.00pm

The series will also stage lectures and discussions to compliment the concerts including an open forum on Music and the Brain with a team of leading scientists and musicians. Further details available shortly.