Barbican Hall, London From ghost-story minimalism to wartime memory, Rani’s two new works, premiered here, shimmer with imagination, although issues of balance diminished the piano concerto In a crowded post-minimalist world, Hania Rani has carved herself out a respectable niche. The Polish pianist and composer’s erudite yet accessible work often defies genres, appealing to classical, jazz and electronic aficionados alike. This concert comprised two 40-minute premieres and fell pretty firmly into the classical category, yet the lively audience skewed significantly younger than the Brahms and Beethoven crowd. Stylishly performed by the envelope-pushing Manchester Collective, it felt like quite the happening.Shining occupied the first half, a piece devised for the kind of 12-piece band favoured by Steve Reich and Philip Glass. It’s based on a short story by Jon Fosse; a stream of consciousness tale of a man lost in the woods at night. Opening with sinister discords on bass clarinet, bassoon and horn, its motifs shifted and spun. A pall of smoke and half-lit players conjured images of a ghost story told around a campfire at midnight. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/nov/26/hania-rani-non-fiction-review-barbican-hall-london">Continue reading...</a>

قدمت هانيا راني عملين جديدين في قاعة باربيكان بلندن، حيث عرضت مزيجها الفريد من الموسيقى الكلاسيكية والجاز والإلكترونية. تضمن الحفل 'Shining'، المستوحى من قصة قصيرة لجون فوس، وأدته مجموعة مانشستر، مما جذب جمهورًا أصغر سنًا في سياق ما بعد الحداثة.

Hania Rani estrenó dos nuevas obras en el Barbican Hall de Londres, mostrando su singular fusión de música clásica, jazz y electrónica. El concierto incluyó 'Shining', inspirado en un cuento de Jon Fosse, interpretado por el Manchester Collective, atrayendo a un público más joven en un contexto postminimalista.

Hania Rani a présenté deux nouvelles œuvres au Barbican Hall de Londres, mettant en avant son mélange unique de musique classique, jazz et électronique. Le concert a présenté 'Shining', inspiré d'une nouvelle de Jon Fosse, interprété par le Manchester Collective, attirant un public plus jeune dans un contexte post-minimaliste.

Hania Rani premiered two new works at Barbican Hall in London, showcasing her unique blend of classical, jazz, and electronic music. The concert featured 'Shining,' inspired by a short story by Jon Fosse, performed by the Manchester Collective, appealing to a younger audience in a post-minimalist context.

Hania Rani: Non Fiction review – atmospheric and absorbing storytelling by Polish composer

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