VERITY STANDEN: EVERYTHING SLIPS
Fri 16 Oct 7:30pm
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Fri 16 Oct 7:30pm
Wiltshire Music Centre
Wiltshire Music Centre Ashley Road Bradford-on-Avon UK
01225 860 100
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Award-winning composer and vocal artist brings her extraordinary choral world to WMC. Includes support from two community choirs
A swirling, shape-shifting explosion of song.
Veering from fierce to fragile, Verity Standen’s compositions envelop us in the power and poignancy of unaccompanied voices.
Eleven extraordinary singers, drawn from a range of musical backgrounds, invite you into a unique and visceral sound world. Featuring rich harmony, choreography and playful improvisation, the ensemble meet the challenge of these songs afresh each night – a deeply human, intrinsically live experience evoking the fragments of our lives. Tough and tender. The still before the storm.
Verity Standen creates unique and surprising music for voices. Her work has been performed across the UK – from remote Scottish islands to the rooftop of the National Theatre – and around the world. She often composes for specific environments, filling castles, cafes and hospital wards with song. everything slips brings her vibrant style into the concert hall.
This one-hour, straight through performance is preceded by a community choir showcase with Courage Youth Choir, led by Felicity Courage featuring singers from St Laurence School, and Doves Peace Choir, led by Clara Atkins.
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What to expect
- 6.30pm: Foyer bar opens
- 7.30pm – 8pm: Choir Showcase with Courage Youth Choir and Doves Peace Choir
- 8pm – 8.20pm: Interval
- 8.20pm – 9.20pm: Verity Standen
About Courage Youth Choir
Courage Youth Choir (CYC) is an award-winning youth choir from Wiltshire, bringing together young singers to create exciting, uplifting and inspiring music. CYC has performed at prestigious venues including the American Museum, Komedia and Bath Guildhall, as well as at concerts and events across the region. Full of energy, talent and, of course, courage, CYC is passionate about giving young people the opportunity to find their voices and shine.
About Doves Peace Choir
Doves Peace Choir are a small a cappella choir led by singer and choir leader Clara Atkins. The Doves sing songs on the themes of peace, justice, hope and love, using their voices to send out a positive message for the world. They meet in Trowbridge, Wiltshire and perform regularly throughout the year. Find out more.
‘Song erupts around you… it’s startling, moving and genuinely immersive.’
The Guardian
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