Written for the London Philharmonic Orchestra Young Composers Programme 2024/25, SOHO is an exploration of perception, time, and place, crafted through a collision of eras. Drawing inspiration from the eclectic energy of London’s vibrant SOHO district, the piece incorporates AI-generated harmonic progressions, computer-assisted orchestrations derived from live concert samples, and an interdisciplinary hybrid aesthetic that juxtaposes these advanced methods with vintage textures, noir atmospheres, and artistic influences drawn from both past and present. With influences from locations like St Mary's Church, Leicester Square Station, C&R Cafe Restaurant, Tonkotsu, The Prince Charles Cinema, The Clachan, and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, SOHO immerses listeners in a hybrid sonic world that evokes sensory overstimulation, mirroring the confabulated memories and chaotic beauty of urban life.

London Philharmonic Orchestra · First Foyle Musicians

William Wyld (voice) · Conducted by Juya Shin