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Rarescale: and the Music is for the Birds

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham, nottingham, nottinghamshire, NG1 2GB

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Rarescale: and the Music is for the Birds

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Sunday 26 July, 23 August & 6 September 2026 | 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm
Nottingham Contemporary
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Rarescale are back for our Summer season!

Nottingham Contemporary are delighted to continue their collaboration with East Midlands chamber ensemble rarescale, presenting a series of musical performances responding to their current exhibitions Chico da Silva: And the soul is for the birds and Augustas Serapinas: Physical Culture.

Carla Rees (flutes) and guest musicians will present free improvisations and new works composed especially for the ensemble There will be three performances held in Studio 1, each lasting around 30 minutes.

This event is supported by rarescale.

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Opening Times

Rarescale: and the Music is for the Birds (23 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday13:30
14:30
15:30
Rarescale: and the Music is for the Birds (6 Sep 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday13:30
14:30
15:30

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