East 09 Launch: Cyclists perform 90 second symphony for cycle bells by Maurizio Kagel

The London Chamber Orchestra presented a rare performance of Maurizio Kagel's 90 second symphony for cycle bells, Eine Brise (A Breeze) in Spitalfields to launch EAST, the Mayor of London's annual festival championing the vibrant cultural life of East London on Thursday 5 March. Amateur cyclists from all over London signed up to be part of the cycling orchestra. The music element was generated by the sound of cycle bells, whistled, sung and fluttertongue notes made by the cyclists and the gusts of wind! EAST 2009 will feature hundreds of events, many of them free, over six days from Thursday 5 to Tuesday 10 March showcasing the unique creativity of the East London through music, visual arts, theatre, literature, cinema, history and fashion in venues across East London. www.findeast.co.uk Selected highlights of the festival include: Thursday 5 March • A lunchtime Bollywood extravaganza at Spitalfields market presented by B4U Music (12:30-13.30) FREE • An installation producing sound and special compositions in Spitalfields Market by leading design agency AllofUs inspired by the working relationship between Greek composer Iannis Xenakis and French architect Le Corbusier commissioned for EAST to accompany the exhibition Le Corbusier: The Art of Architecture at the Barbican FREE • Iain Sinclair at the Museum of London launching his new book Hackney that Rose-Red Empire in conversation with author Patrick White. (18:00-21:00) FREE •The award-winning Paper Cinema with a ...