Join us for a performance and reading with Civitella Fellows, Kae Tempest (CRF 2017), from the UK and Benedicte Maurseth (CRF 2016), from Norway, who will cross the Atlantic to share their work in New York. Hosted in a lovely private home by a generous friend of Civitella, this will be an evening of Norwegian folk fiddling, spoken word, poetry, conversation, excellent company, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Both artists will be present and celebrate new work: Kae recently released their third studio album, “The Book of Traps and Lessons” and various works of poetry and fiction, and Benedicte’s book “To Be Nothing: Conversations with Knut Hamre, Hardanger Fiddle Master” has just been published in English translation.
Kae Tempest is a playwright, poet, novelist and spoken word artist. They began performing at the age of 16. They have since emerged as one of the U.K.’s most recognized performance artists. In 2013, they won the Ted Hughes Award for their work “Brand New Ancients.” They were named a Next Generation Poet by the Poetry Book Society, a once-a-decade accolade. Their latest studio album was released this June. https://www.katetempest.co.uk/.
Benedicte Maurseth is a musician, composer and writer. She started playing the fiddle at eight years old. She tours internationally, has made several recordings, and was awarded the NOPA Music Prize, a three-year national arts grant, for her outstanding contribution to Norwegian music. Her latest book will be published in English by Terra Nova Press/ MIT Press this fall. https://www.maurseth.net/.
Thu, October 3, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Email hope@civitella.org for the link to register.