Jenni Roditi

Jenni Roditi’s musical compositions and vocal performance style are “unbound by stylistic convention” (Musical Opinion magazine) and include influences from classical, contemporary, popular and world music. Her singing is recognized as unique in pioneering an individual multi dimensional style. She has formed the Roditi Ensemble. She sings at the piano and is joined by violinist Bernard Greenwood, cellist Kate Shortt and clarinetist Neyire Ashworth. Jenni is particularly focused on composing for the voice and exploits its potential to cross genres to great effect. She writes to commission - notably two cross genre operas, both of which have had London premieres. The Descent of Inanna, (her first opera) is currently being championed by English National Opera conductor Alex Ingram and may be going on a tour of the West Coast of America in the near future. Jenni is currently in discussions with The Sage Gateshead who have agreed to support her work as a composer, performer and facilitator. A short choral piece of Jenni’s called LIFE will be performed in 2011 by the Crouch End Festival Chorus. As well as being a practicing musician Jenni also has a private practice in Integral Voice running individual and group sessions around the UK. Jenni hosts a music parlour in her home The Loft, in Crouch End. She welcomes proposals for mini-festivals of three concerts over three months. Jenni will be starting an MMus at Brunel University in September 2010.

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Posted: 27 Oct 2010 from: Jenni Roditi Category: General Discussions

Chopin and Poland: music,folklore and contemporary art, at the Loft.

A mixed series of three events - that draw together classical, folk music and contemporary art - all connected with Poland. Chopin is 200 years young this year. Celebrate before the year is out with young musicians from Poland and the UK. Blend that with authentic tango and gypsy music from Poland. Expand that with the richness of arts works by aread more

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Posted: 27 Oct 2010 from: Jenni Roditi

Chopin and Poland, Music, Folklore and Contemporary Art

Chopin & Poland, Music, Folklore and Contemporary Art read more

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 from: Jenni Roditi

Creative DNA

One of the things I have consistently found mind bending over the years as a creative musician is how to hold 'as one' all the different roles I have played professionally as a musician. read more

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 from: Jenni Roditi

The Loft Trust, Music Parlour – Series Two: Music and Sound Events in Crouch End

“A new seasonal mix of non-mainstream music, sound, cross- art work, sound-energy practice, concerts and workshops curated by a variety of series' directors – each with their own unique vision for a mini festival of three events, in three months”. read more

Posted: 03 Aug 2010 from: Jenni Roditi

Whole Brain Performance & Composition

I think it is important to study the relationship between left and right brain integration in the creative process. My interest musically is to compose and also to perform ‘whole brain’ music. I see this as a filter through which I can also examine the music of others generally. Left-brain activity adheres to logical procedures, right-brain activity adheres to intuitive leaps and imaginative use of ideas. I look at this as the relationship between “Invention” (left) and “Intention” (right). read more

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Long Road Home - improvisation to backing track... performed at the Holistic Media Network's One Year Old birthday party.

Home

Originally created as a solo piano piece with voice, I worked with Richard Kilgour, electric bass and Bernard Greenwood violin to expand the piece into a Trio. Later Kate Shortt, cello performed the piece with Bernard and I, at Kings Place, London.

Trust the Moment

Originally created as a solo piano piece - the music attracted other musicians towards it - first bass player Richard Kilgour, then violinist Bernard Greenwood. Both players devised their parts in collaboration with Jenni. Later versions of this track include Kate Shortt on cello instead of Richard bass part, and

Wild Geese

A setting of the poem Wild Geese by Mary Oliver (with kind permission from Mary Malone agency) music composed and performed by Jenni Roditi - 26.2.2011

FFIN Dance Co: Share My Joy - development of material. Choreographer Sue Lewis. Music Jenni Roditi

Some more detailed work on the opening section of Share My Joy. Dancers Lisa Hood, Rebecca Evans, Hanna Tatham, Lee Bamford.

FFIN Dance Co. Share My Joy. Choreographer Sue Lewis. Music Jenni Roditi.

Dancers: Lisa Hood, Sharon Day, Rebecca Evans, Hanna Tatham, Lee Bamford.

Vision Song

Dumuzi's sister has a vision of his future.

NOMAD SONG

Inanna dreams of marrying a farmer, but her brother wants her to marry the shepherd Dumuzi. From The Descent of Inanna. Composer Jenni Roditi, Libretto Lyn Gambles. Loft Ensemble conductor Alex Ingram. Inanna sung by Maria Jardardottir.

1 LOVE SONG

Inanna is seduced by Dumuzi the shepherd.

CHASE SONG

Demons chase Dumuzi to take him to the Netherworld. His sister offers to take his place and go below for him. Inanna decrees the sentence shall be shared six months each.

6 GATES 5,6 and 7

Inanna must pass through seven Gates before meeting her dark sister Ereshkigal in the depths of the Netherworld. Composer Jenni Roditi, libretto Lyn Gambles. Performed by the Loft Ensemble.