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META-PRAXIS

“Metapraxis is concerned with breaking through the barrier of meaning of a single medium, whatever that medium may be. Whenever that happens, that is music. That can be in any medium, providing metapraxis can occur. Music can be silent.”  
—Jani Christou, Thoughts (December 13, 1969)

ABOUT us

The Metapraxis Ensemble is a London-based, flexible group of musicians and collaborators, first established in early 2009.

Our events focus on presenting contemporary music, often in conjunction with compositions from older eras, structured around a certain narrative, and reinforced by extra-musical elements. We treat these as deeply experiential rituals: don’t expect to know “WHERE” you are or “WHAT” we are, or if “I” is “ME” and whether your “ME” is our “YOU”.

Our projects will travel you in new sonic worlds, while allowing some sort of theatrical elements to emerge, through video projections, movement, text, and staging / lighting effects. We aim to create a unique performing environment in accordance to the tone and texture of each of each individual project.

To achieve that, we are deeply commited in creating collaborations and experimenting with the adoption of a wide variety of art forms: some of those previously explored include (shadow) theatre, dance, video, puppetry, and design/construction.
Metapraxis events have been produced in venues all over London, such as at LSO St Lukes, IKLECTIK, Cafe OTO, TripSpace, The Space, Iris, The Cockpit, Chelsea & Blue Elephant theatres, as well as at schools and universities. Support has been generously provided by the Arts Council England, Hinrichsen Foundation, and Marchus Trust.

the TEAM

Daniel Figols Cuevas
(cello)
Gregory Emfietzis
(director/aux)
Neil Georgeson
(keyboards)
Wai Nok Angela Hui
(percussion)
Ilze Ikse
(flutes)
Myrto Loulaki
(voice)
 
Artistic Advisor: 
Christopher Fox
Marketing Advisor: 
William Norris
Production Advisor: 
Alma Daskalaki

SUPPORT
our work

Our work depends on
#YOUR financial and in-kind
#CONTIBUTIONS.
We also rely on
#VOLUNTEERS 
for many parts of the
behind-the-scenes 
function of the ensemble.
#GETINVOLVED

CALENDAR

MAY 01 to 31, 2020 | various
#MusicMay2020
21 Online Music Workshops,
Live Online & Pre-recorded
*
MARCH 27 & 28, 2020 | 7:30PM
M6: Sisyphus Distressing
The Bread & Roses Theatre, London, UK
(postponed)
*
MARCH 10 & 11, 2020 | 7.30PM
M6: Sisyphus Distressing
The Alma Tavern & Theatre, Bristol, UK
*
NOVEMBER 3, 2019 | 11.00AM
M8: Music:Building
FAMILY OPEN DAY
IKLECTIK, London, UK
*
OCTOBER 8, 2019 | 10.00AM
M8: Music:Building
Jubilee Primary, London, UK
*
JUNE 2, 2019 | 8:30PM
M7: Winter Journey
Cafe OTO, London, UK
*
APRIL 13, 2019 | 7:30PM
M7: Winter Journey
Omnibus Theatre, London, UK
*
FEBRUARY 2, 2019 | 8:00PM
M7: Winter Journey
Hundred Years Gallery, London, UK
*
JANUARY 29, 2019 | 1:00PM
Borough New Music Series 12:
Gregory Emfietzis
Borough New Music Concert Series
St George the Martyr, London, UK
*
NOVEMBER 15, 2018 | 8:45PM
M6: Sisyphus Distressing
VOILA! Europe Festival
The Cockpit, London, UK
*
JULY 4, 2018 | 8:00PM
M6: Sisyphus Distressing
Cafe Oto, London, UK
*
MARCH 27, 2018 | 8:00PM
M6: Sisyphus Distressing
Blue Elephant Theatre, London, UK
*
NOVEMBER 7, 2017 | 8:00PM
M6: Sisyphus Distressing
IKLECTIK, London, UK
*
MAY 8, 2015 | 7:30PM
MAY 9, 2015 | 7:30PM
L'antigonie
TripSpace Projects, London, UK
*
JUNE 15, 2013 | 3:30PM
Music Impossible
All Saints Church, London, UK
*
MAY 24, 2013 | 7:30PM
MAY 25, 2013 | 4:00PM
MAY 25, 2013 | 7:30PM
MAY 26, 2013 | 7:30PM
Music Impossible
Iris Theatre, St Paul's Church London,
Covent Garden, UK
*
MAY 18, 2013 | 7:30PM
Music Impossible
LSO Soundhub Showcase
LSO St Luke's, London, UK
*
OCT 26, 2012 | 1:15PM
[Post]Analogue
Leeds University, Leeds, UK
*
FEB 27, 2012 | 1:15PM
[Post]Analogue
Goldsmiths University, London, UK
*
OCT 25, 2011 | 8:00PM
[Post]Analogue
St Anne’s Church, London, UK
*
JUN 16, 2011 | 3:15PM
M5: The DIY Series
Researching the Arts Conference
Brunel University, London, UK
*
APR 3, 2011 | 2:00PM
Selection of works
Japan Tsunami Appeal Concert
Red Cross Fundraising
Gordons School, Surrey, UK
*
MAR 10, 2011 | 8:30PM
Selection of works
Chaos Theory Night
Blagclub, London, UK
*
NOV 28, 2010 | 4:00PM
M4: A Dream Within A Dream
EKON Festival
Theatro Technis, London, UK
*
NOV 18, 2010 | 8:00PM
M4: A Dream Within A Dream
Music Orbit's Showcase
Chelsea Theatre, London, UK
*
JUL 18, 2010 | 5:00PM
Liquid Evolution
World Listening Project 2012
East London Soundscapes London, UK
*
JUL 16, 2010 | 8:00PM
DIY 1
World Listening Project 2012 (preview)
Cafe Oto, London, UK
*
JUL 13, 2010 | 4:00PM
M3: Silence e-Sound Music Noise
GSMD New Music Festival
Guildhall SMD, London, UK
*
FEB 19, 2010 | 8:00PM
M2: Flow my Tears
The Space, London, UK
*
FEB 17, 2010 | 3:00PM
M2: Flow my Tears
Brunel University, London, UK
*
FEB 16, 2010 | 1:00PM
Research Seminar:
Gregory Emfietzis
Roehampton University, London, UK
*
NOV 26, 2009 | 1:00PM
M2: Flow my Tears
Roehampton University, London, UK

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