Congratulations to ICMP BA Creative Musicianship alumnus Matt Maltese on being announced as the composer for the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) upcoming stage production of 'Twelfth Night'.
The new production will play in Stratford-upon-Avon from 5th December 2024-18th January 2025.
Matt has written new music which will be performed live, on-stage every night, by members of the Twelfth Night acting company. He has also written an exclusive Christmas song as part of the production.
Commenting, Matt said:
Writing for theatre has always been a holy grail of mine, and for this to be my first experience of doing so I count myself incredibly lucky."
"I trust Prasanna [Puwanarajah, Director] and the RSC to put on an incredibly moving production, and I hope the music does it justice!"
This latest project follows the release of Matt's latest album, 'Songs That Aren't Mine', a collection of unique covers released in March 2024.
'Twelfth Night' is directed by Prasanna and features Samuel West ('Slow Horses', 'All Creatures Great and Small') as Malvolio and Gwyneth Keyworth ('To Kill A Mockingbird' in the West End) as Viola among others.
Director Prasanna said:
Matt is one of the most exciting and skilful recording artists in the UK, and his songs are heavenly, gorgeous expressions of a mind exploring love, loss and forms of togetherness in a complex world."
"I can't describe how thrilling it's been to work with him on the songs and music for 'Twelfth Night', and to be able to work on this play with such an enquiring, instinctive and lovely artist".
The songs can only be heard live in Stratford-upon-Avon as part of the show.
Visit Matt's website to find out more.
Watch the trailer to 'Twelfth Night' below:
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