### Event Description: Noh Reimagined - New Music by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group

**Date and Time:**  
Sunday, 23 June 2024  
Pre-concert talk: 3:30 PM  
Concert: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

**Location:**  
CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF

**Ticket Prices:**  
- General: £15.00  
- Student: £7.50  
- Under 12s: FREE with a paying adult

**Event Overview:**
Join the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) for an enchanting afternoon as they present "Noh Reimagined," a captivating concert that merges ancient Japanese Noh Theatre traditions with contemporary music. This event marks the second half of BCMG's exploration into the world of Noh Theatre, featuring world premieres of new compositions by Ben Nobuto and Hollie Harding.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Hollie Harding (b. 1986) - NOH TRIPTYCH 2024**  
  *World Premiere, Sound Investment Commission*
  
- **Ben Nobuto (b. 1996) - interbeing 2024**  
  *World Premiere, Sound Investment Commission*
  
- **Toshio Hosokawa (b. 1955) - Slow Dance 1996**
  
- **Misato Mochizuki (b. 1969) - Voilages 2000**

**About Noh Theatre:**
Noh is a traditional Japanese theatre form that originated in the 14th and 15th centuries, developed by the renowned performer-playwrights Kannami and Zeami. Known for its stylized movement, masks, exquisite costumes, and symbolic staging, Noh creates a unique and powerful theatrical experience. This concert is the culmination of a special 2-year cultural exchange between traditional Noh artists and contemporary composers, facilitated by MU:Arts.

**Experience:**
- New music infused with ancient traditions and Japanese culture.
- Daring new works performed by world-class musicians of BCMG.
- A unique blend of old stories told in innovative ways.

**Additional Information:**
- **Pre-concert Talk:** Gain deeper insights into the music and the cultural exchange that inspired these new works, starting at 3:30 PM.

**Booking Information:**
Secure your tickets now to be part of this mesmerizing journey into the realm of Noh Theatre. Visit the BCMG website to book your place.

**Contact:**
For more information, call 0121 616 2616 or visit the CBSO Centre's website.

Don't miss this extraordinary event that bridges the gap between ancient traditions and contemporary music, offering a truly unique cultural experience.

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