Fred Frith’s Lecture „How to Integrate Composition and Improvisation?” following the screening of the film “Step Across the Border”

May 12, Sunday
17:00 | Klub Festiwalowy Café Kulturalna |Fred Frith’s Lecture „How to Integrate Composition and Improvisation?” following the screening of the film “Step Across the Border” (Kinoteka, 2:00 PM)

In English
Tickets for the screening can be purchased in Kinoteka
Tickets for the lecture can be purchased in Cafe Kulturalna - 30 PLN
Discount tickets for 20 PLN for those registered for the event on Facebook and for students

Fred Frith is a world-famous jazz experimentator, multi-instrumentalist, one of the most original guitarist. People say that with his solos he re-invented the electric guitar. This member of legendary formations Henry Cow, Skeleton Crew and Massacre became famous after his performance in many times awarded “Step Across the Border”, screened at this year’s PLANETE+ DOC Film Festival. He collaborated with such known artists as Brian Eno, John Zorn, Robert Wyatt or The Residents. Now he teaches improvising at Mills College in Oakland, California, and at the Basel Music Academy.
During his hour-long lecture for musicians, Fred Frith will tell about his experiences with integrating composition and improvisation.

During the PLANETE+ DOC FILM FESTIVAL, you can also see Fred Frith and Peter Mettler “Live Cinema Show” (May 13, Teatr Studio).