Saturday, March 5, 2022
Barbican Conservatory
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
12:00-6pm GMT (London)
Panel discussion following at 7:30pm GMT
More info at: www.barbican.org.uk

Intrepid pianist Sarah Cahill will present her stunning 6 hour marathon, The Future Is Female, including a performance of She Dances Naked Under Palm Trees, specially commissioned for this project. This work will be performed during Hour 5.

”Stroll through our serene Conservatory to the sounds of powerful women from across the centuries, as pianist Sarah Cahill debunks history to show that the past, present and future is female. There’s not enough time in the world to make up for the lack of opportunities, credit and appreciation afforded women composers throughout history, but we can change that going forwards. Come and go as you please over the course of an afternoon, as we fill our tranquil Conservatory with the piano works of women reclaiming their rightful place in history, as well as highlighting the voices of today with world premieres by Arlene Sierra and Errollyn Wallen. A ‘sterling pianist and an intrepid illuminator of the classical avant-garde’ (The New York Times), Cahill hands the baton to the next generation as she duets with piano students from Guildhall School. The afternoon culminates in a panel talk with artists and curators celebrating, reflecting and discussing the themes of the day. This is the future – we invite you to be a part of it.”