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Angela Elizabeth Slater @angelascomposer.bsky.social · Jul 14

I am delighted to be able to finally share my work Mountains become oceans concerto for harp & percussion, which received 2 performances earlier this year with @rosannaharp.bsky.social @Hannah Weaver (percussion), conductor @George Jackson with the The Amarillo Symphony! youtu.be/uGRxypoycMI?...

Mountains become oceans concerto for harp and percussion by Angela Elizabeth Slater

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Angela Elizabeth Slater @angelascomposer.bsky.social · May 19

Delighted to have done this interview with @prxludes.bsky.social recently! Thanks for having me!

PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · May 19

✨ NEW ISSUE OF PRXLUDES - OUT NOW ‼️

This month on PRXLUDES - four new interviews and articles about the most cutting-edge composers of today, have a read now at:
prxludes.net/2025/05/

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Angela Elizabeth Slater @angelascomposer.bsky.social · May 12

Last year I wrote a 20 min violin & piano piece especially for Maja Horvat & Joseph Havlat called Dreams inspired by Mary Oliver's poem of the same name. It was performed this year at The Stoller Hall on 8th March, & today I am delighted to share the recording with you!

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Dreams for violin and piano - Angela Elizabeth Slater, Stoller Hall

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Composers Edition @composersed.bsky.social · Mar 4

Maja Horvat and Joseph Havlat will perform Angela Elizabeth Slater’s ‘Dreams’ at Stoller Hall, Manchester on Saturday!
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Angela Elizabeth Slater @angelascomposer.bsky.social · May 8

I'm delighted to share review of mine and @kleonardphd.bsky.social work My Skin A Selkies Tale from Musical Opinion written by Paul Conway from @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social concert on 12th Dec 2024 at RCS Composition

Read here: www.angelaslatercomposer.co.uk/reviews.html
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My skin: A Selkie's Tale

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Feb 15

will invite you to explore the voice through beautiful sounds and strange noises that are fun to make and intricate to listen to. All levels and abilities, any age over 12+, are welcome!

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Feb 15

Our concert starts at 2.30pm at Kinlochard Village Hall. Earlier in the day (11am-1pm), a workshop with Stephanie Lamprea, one of the most sought after emerging Scottish sopranos...

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Feb 15

all performed by @slampreasoprano.bsky.social & Jessica Kerr, who have both been phenomenal in all concerts!
On this programme we also have works by Scottish historical composers Helen Hopekirk and Alicia Ann Spottiswoode, as well as a beautiful arrangement of Taladh Chriosda by Sheena Phillips!

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Feb 15

Join us tomorrow for our last concert - Illuminate Women's Music Scotland: Kinlochard. We will be performing our commissioned works by the brilliant Sonia Allori, Ruta Vitkauskaite Kate Hannah @simoneseales.bsky.social & @angelascomposer.bsky.social

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Feb 7

'I often seek answers in ancient folk music. Partly because this music was created long before capitalism shaped our minds and habits. Partly because, as I imagine, music in those times served a different purpose...

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The Transformative Power of Music by Dr. Rūta Vitkauskaitė

I often begin and end my conversations about music with grandiose claims. Why? And what if? This blog will be no exception. A long time ago, as an early teenager, when I decided to become a composer,....

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Feb 7

Ahead of our final concert Illuminate Women's Music Scotland: Edinburgh on 8th Feb and Illuminate Women's Music Scotland: Kinlochard on 16th Feb we have our final blog from composer and Illuminate Scotland Director Dr. Ruta Vitkauskaite on The Transformative Power of Music.

The Transformative Power of Music by Dr. Rūta Vitkauskaitė

I often begin and end my conversations about music with grandiose claims. Why? And what if? This blog will be no exception. A long time ago, as an early teenager, when I decided to become a composer,....

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Composers Edition @composersed.bsky.social · Feb 5

Stephanie Lamprea and Jessica Kerr will perform works by Rūta Vitkauskaitė and Angela Elizabeth Slater at the Fruitmarket in Edinburgh on Saturday!
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Stephanie Lamprea @slampreasoprano.bsky.social · Feb 5

Edinburgh friends! I'm performing this Saturday at @fruitmarket.bsky.social w Jessica Kerr for @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social ! Works by @violet-notes.bsky.social @simoneseales.bsky.social @tunesandspokes.bsky.social Rūta Vitkauskaitė @angelascomposer.bsky.social ! www.fruitmarket.co.uk/event/16763/

Illuminate Women's Music at Fruitmarket - Fruitmarket

08.02.25. 7–9pm (Doors 6.30pm). £5/£10/£20. Book your ticket here ‘When Illuminate returns you should go and hear for yourself’ – Richard Bratby (Spectator) We are delighted to bring the Illuminate Wo...

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Kendra Preston Leonard (she/her) @kleonardphd.bsky.social · Feb 1

Including new music by Angela Elizabeth Slater and me, our piece My Skin for cello and voice!

Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Feb 1

Dundee folks! Don't miss out on a brilliant concert this evening.

Today at University of Dundee Chaplaincy Centre we have our 3rd concert of the season performed by the brilliant @slampreasoprano.bsky.social & Jessica Kerr.

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Feb 1

On our programme today we also have other wonderful music by Lisa Robertson, Sheena Phillips and Mandy Rose Campbell!

Hope you can join us at 6.30pm for a pre-concert talk and followed by the concert at 7.15pm!

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Feb 1

Today's programme has lots of brilliant works including commissioned composers @violet-notes.bsky.social @tunesandspokes.bsky.social Simone Seales, Ruta Vitkauskaite & @angelascomposer.bsky.social

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Feb 1

Dundee folks! Don't miss out on a brilliant concert this evening.

Today at University of Dundee Chaplaincy Centre we have our 3rd concert of the season performed by the brilliant @slampreasoprano.bsky.social & Jessica Kerr.

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Jan 30

Sounding great from @slampreasoprano.bsky.social and Jessica Kerr in rehearsal this morning. Today's concert features works from Ruta Vitkauskaite @angelascomposer.bsky.social Sonia Allori @tunesandspokes.bsky.social Gemma McGregor and Simone Seales !!

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Jan 30

Join us today University of Aberdeen at 1pm in King's College Chapel for the second of our Illuminate Scotland tour concerts!

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Jan 30

Good luck!

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Stephanie Lamprea @slampreasoprano.bsky.social · Jan 29

Heading to Aberdeen to sing tomorrow w cellist Jessica Kerr for @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social ! Works by @angelascomposer.bsky.social Ruta Vitkauskaite @simoneseales.bsky.social @tunesandspokes.bsky.social & @violet-notes.bsky.social .
📸 Tom Lovatt

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Composers Edition @composersed.bsky.social · Jan 26

Stephanie Lamprea and Jessica Kerr will perform Angela Elizabeth Slater’s ‘My Skin’ at Kings College Chapel at the University of Aberdeen on Thursday!
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Illuminate Scotland tour

Illuminate Women’s Music Scotland public events:

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Angela Elizabeth Slater @angelascomposer.bsky.social · Jan 27

Delighted to be having further performances of mine and @kleonardphd.bsky.social work My skin on @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social upcoming series in Scotland.

First up are concerts in Aberdeen and Dundee!

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Jan 27

Illuminate Women's Music Scotland Tour continues!!

This week we have not one, but two concerts! We will be visiting University of Aberdeen on 30th January and University of Dundee on 1st February.

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Illuminate Women's Music 2024-25 Scotland Tour

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Jan 27

alongside other brilliant music by Gemma McGregor, Sheena Phillips, Mandy Rose Campbell. All performed by the incredible @slampreasoprano.bsky.social & Jessica Kerr!!

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Illuminate Womens Music @illumwomensmusic.bsky.social · Jan 27

We are delighted to be sharing our commissions with you all of composers @violet-notes.bsky.social @tunesandspokes.bsky.social @simoneseales.bsky.social Ruta Vitkauskaite & @angelascomposer.bsky.social (text by @kleonardphd.bsky.social) ...

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