tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185267202941135010.post6797432417330117039..comments2009-07-26T14:33:51.738+01:00Steve McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04190119318735237859steve.mcintosh@bdris.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185267202941135010.post-16334543579122834592009-07-26T14:23:46.000+01:002009-07-26T14:23:46.000+01:00In September 2006, the Tate hosted one of the best arts events I&#39;ve ever been to. Called Instruments of Abstraction, with workshops, talks and concerts held across the course of three magical days, Dr Simon Shaw-Miller had me enthralled as he tied art and music together in a series of fascinating talks.<br /><br />Alongside him, violinist Peter Sheppard Skaerved and cellist Neil Heyde played informally in the galleries, inspiring and stimulating the imaginations of the visitors. <br /><br />The evening concerts were wonderful — Peter, Neil and two others in the Kreutzer Quartet. I have to thank them for making me appreciate Ligeti, not the easiest of composers, to the extent that I now have him on my iPod!<br /><br />I would plead with the Tate to repeat the event, or at least have a variation. It was a lifechanging cultural experience and I&#39;d like to see the Tate do more of these.Madam Miaowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237951918529887305noreply@blogger.com