Marsyas Trio

Since 2020, I have had the privilege of collaborating with the Marsyas Trio, a chamber ensemble known for their adventurous approach to classical music. Our partnership began when they commissioned me to direct a short film and visual accompaniment for Salutem, a project that challenged me to explore new creative territory. Having spent years working with rock, drone, and experimental musicians, adapting my visual storytelling to the precision and nuance of classically trained performers was both a fascinating and rewarding experience.

What began as a single commission evolved into a dynamic, ongoing collaboration. Together, we designed and conducted a series of educational workshops, blending music, film, and experimental techniques to inspire young artists. Working with the Marsyas Trio has not only deepened my appreciation for contemporary classical music but has also pushed the boundaries of how visual and auditory art forms can interact.

This page serves as a showcase of our work together over the past five years—a journey of artistic discovery, cross-disciplinary experimentation, and creative outreach.

Most recently, this collaboration expanded into Musical Waterways, an immersive live performance that explored the intersection of music, engineering, and history. As part of Smeaton 300, a celebration of civil engineer John Smeaton, we crafted a multimedia experience combining narration, live music, and projected visuals. The performance honoured the legacy of pioneering women engineers who shaped Britain's waterways, featuring compositions spanning three centuries, including newly commissioned works by James Creed and Alannah Halay. Through Musical Waterways, we continued our shared mission of pushing artistic boundaries, creating innovative performances that engage audiences through both sound and image.