Musician extraordinaire Fernando Corona, AKA Murcof, is set to return to the UK this autumn for a string of live dates during which he will perform a specially composed suite of music entitled Océano with members of Spanish classical ensemble BCN 216. Mexican-born Fernando Corona, who now lives in Barcelona, first emerged back in 2002 with his stunning debut album, Martes, on which he combined fine electronics, micro-beats and classical samples. He has since released three further album and toured extensively. Last year, Murcof performed tracks from his most recent album, Cosmos in planetarium across Europe, including at the newly re-opened Greenwich Planetarium in London.

This tour will be the first opportunity to see Murcof perform with a full set of classical musicians. Audio visual artist Flicker will provide visuals. The tour will coincide with the release of a new album, The Versailles Sessions, on The Leaf Label, although Océano and The Versailles Sessions are different pieces.

Full tour listing:

14/11: Reading, South Street Arts Centre
15/11: Bristol, Arnolfini
16/11: Birmingham, Hare & Hounds
17/11: Brighton, Duke Of York’s Picture House
18/11: Liverpool, The Bluecoat
19/11: Oxford, Holywell Music Room
20/11: London, Purcell Rooms, South Bank Centre
21/11: Norwich, Arts Centre
22/11: Belfast: Sonic Arts Research Centre

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