MUSIC

The Callithumpian Consort

The Sinking of the Titanic

Hear British composer Gavin Bryars’s seminal improvisational piece, The Sinking of the Titanic, inspired by firsthand accounts of the famed shipwreck’s survivors, performed outdoors by new music ensemble The Callithumpian Consort. This rarely-heard musical masterpiece, inspired by the Titanic’s band playing hymns as the ship sank, will leave you mesmerized as it conjures the roar of the ocean, the clang of a ship’s hull, and the final contemplative moments at sea. Immerse yourself in this hour-long meditation in the evocative waterfront setting of the ICA.

Founded by pianist and conductor Stephen Drury, The Callithumpian Consort is flexible in size and makeup, yet always features a senior band of longstanding Thump soloists. Their repertoire encompasses a huge stylistic spectrum, from the classics of the last 50 years, to works of the avant-garde and experimental jazz and rock.