Marianne Schofield,from The Hermes Experiment reflects on the ensemble’s unconventional beginnings, exploring how starting without a blueprint helped define their unique sound and artistic identity: ‘the project literally was an experiment’

‘We didn’t know exactly what would be possible with these four instruments, or how long this venture would last . . . Our inaugural concert was a slightly weird jumble of solos and duos, alongside some improvisation and our first ever commissioned piece. ’ — Marianne Schofield, The Hermes Experiment