About

Gagarin Quartets is an acclaimed sight and sound project exploring humanitys first journey into space, created by composer Nicholas de Carlo. It comprises an original score for string quartet, performed live by the Modulus Quartet, and lighting, curated film and original animations by Jonny Godard and Julian Bigg. Like Gagarins flight, the performance lasts 108 minutes.
I wanted to imagine writes de Carlo what those 108 minutes were like on a purely human scale, to try to communicate or illuminate the sheer dread, wonder and beauty of being the first human to leave the Earth, and to return. You can find a trailer on Youtubehere.
Modulus Quartetspecialises in performing original quartet repertoire written in close collaboration with a number of international composers. The quartet explores new ways of presenting music, performing in unusual venues and incorporating visual arts and multimedia technology.
The Hailsham Pavilion, with its beautifully restored interior reminiscent of the Golden Age of cinema, makes a perfect setting for this unique audio-visual experience.
Unlike anything else Ive experienced
Mesmerising, thought-provoking and spiritually uplifting
An utterly captivating performance