ESTHER SWIFT
Likened to Kate Bush, Anna Meredith and Björk, Esther Swift explores ritual, connection, isolation, and the natural world with pedal harp and voice, spanning genres from classical chamber to Scottish folk music. Prolific, bold, innovative – all the way from Scotland for this special performance.
An outstanding musician, composer and singer, Esther Swift works across genres as diverse as classical chamber music and free improvisation and writes for ensembles large and small. Having studied at Edinburgh’s St Mary’s Music School and the Royal Northern College of Music, as well as with harp pioneer Catriona McKay, she has received numerous prestigious commissions and featured in many international collaborations.
She travels to Vietnam, Aotearoa, Malaysia, Mongolia, and beyond with her music, and collaborates with musicians and other artists around the world. She has recently been commissioned by Celtic Connections, Chamber Music Scotland, Manchester Jazz Festival and The Edwin Morgan Trust and performed internationally with her band Emergence Ensemble.
Esther’s debut solo studio album, Expectations of a Lifetime, was released this June – have a listen below and make sure to join us for this truly unique concert experience!
Please note that Esther is performing two gigs in Te Tauihu: at the Mussel Inn in Mohua Golden Bay on Wed 23 Oct (ticketed), and on Fri 25 Oct at the NCMA in Whakatū.
Supported by:
NCMA
Fri 25 Oct | 7pm | 90 min + Interval (15 min)
Pay What You Can (PWYC)
All Ages