Decadence, squalor, derangement and nihilism proliferate as Art is ambushed by urbanized, industrial society and composers turn to social commentary.

A night of desperate satire, sensuous whimsy and bitter irony with ensemble, 'Pulse', presenting songs, chansons, lieder and schläger by Satie, Schoenberg, Eisler, Weill, Cage, Hannan, Fokkens and Crane.

Pulse Ensemble: Sarah Dacey (Soprano), Rob Fokkens (Composer), Rosie Banks (Cello), Belinda Jones (Piano), Catriona Scott (Clarinet).

Venue: Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, London, N6 5HG

Tickets: £10/£5 (£8/£4 in advance)