Clint Mansell began his career as the lead singer of ‘80s rock-eccentrics
Pop Will Eat Itself, although these days though he is far better known for his masterful
film scores. Responsible for soundtracking cinematic sensations like Requiem for a Dream and The Fountain, he has an ear for mood
and drama; for music that conjures atmosphere and place.
In 2010, Mansell undertook his most ambitious project to
date, adapting Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake
for Darren Aaronofsky’s psychological thrill-ride Black Swan. His soundtrack was a perfect rendering of the turmoil
at the film’s heart, both stately and unnerving.
With such a rich back-catalogue, Uneasy Listening: An Evening with Clint Mansell at the Royal
Festival Hall promises to be a treat for cinephiles and audiophiles alike. More
recently, the prolific composer completed the soundtrack for High Rise, Ben Wheatley’s
hotly-anticipated Ballardian dystopia: yet more reason to be excited.
Performing alongside pianist Carly Paradis and the Sonus
Quartet, Mansell takes to the hallowed stage of the Royal Festival Hall on 24
March 2016.
| What | Uneasy Listening: An Evening with Clint Mansell, Royal Festival Hall |
| Where | Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Waterloo (underground) |
| When |
On 24 Mar 16, Starts at 19:30 |
| Price | £9.75-29.50 |
| Website | Click here to book via the Southbank Centre website |