Jan 26, 2023 · The outpouring of support we received following the November announcement that Psappha would no longer receive funding through the Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio was overwhelming, and sustained us through what has been an extremely challenging six months. Find out more

We write, with deep regret, to inform you that Psappha has made the very difficult decision to close. The ensemble has had an outstanding history, and we still have plenty of ideas and plans for future projects.

Psappha Founded in 1991 the group is dedicated to commissioning, performing and promoting new music. Through its pioneering ‘Composing For…’ scheme, which launched in 2014, the group has worked directly with more than 140 emerging composers on brand new compositions.

The application window for the 2022-2023 Composing For… schemes has now closed.

Psappha has been filming its performances since 2008 and we now have more than 250 recordings available through our website making us one of Europe’s leading providers of new music online. You can find all of our recordings and films embedded in our site. Click on the links below to discover more.

The aim of the project is to give the selected composers direct contact with five highly experienced musicians: Psappha pianist Benjamin Powell; Sitar player Jasdeep Singh Degun; Psappha cellist Jennifer Langridge with Psappha percussionist Tim Williams; and Psappha flutist Conrad Marshall with harpist Lauren Scott.

Psappha welcomes new leadership team as it says farewell to Tim Williams . As Psappha celebrates its 30th birthday, its founder Tim Williams – who has served as its sole artistic director throughout that time – will be stepping down at the end of the season.

Psappha’s performs and records at Hallé St Peter’s We’ve been performing and recording at St Michael’s since 2015 and have enjoyed watching the redevelopment and regeneration of the area.

Commissions marks the departure of Psappha’s Founding Artistic Director Tim Williams, who is stepping back in March 2022 – but Tim will continue to perform with the group under new Artistic Director Benjamin Powell, as Psappha enters its fourth decade as …

With Psappha Jennifer Langridge (cello) and Tim Williams (percussion) Overview Tonight we share six brand new works for cello and percussion performed by Jennifer Langridge and Tim Williams and created through Psappha's 2021-22 Composing for Cello and Percussion scheme.