Songs for a fragile world
Songs for a fragile world. Concert
When: Saturday 9th November at 5:00pm
Author: Javier Rodriguez & Noelle Vanyi
Company: Javier Rodriguez & Noelle Vanyi
Suitable for all ages
Running Time: 75 min
No interval
Venue: St John’s Hoxton, Pitfield St, London, N1 6NP
Synopsis:
In 2024, Javier Rodriguez and Noelle Vanyi embarked on a musical journey to create a suite that would resonate beyond the cacophony of news and misinformation. Their collaboration, “Songs for a Fragile World”, addresses the pressing global challenges we face, including the gradual destruction of our Planet Earth.
This concert features four pieces from the suite. “Elegy” opens the program with a sombre hymn, a melancholic reflection on our delicate planet. As the suite progresses, “Underwater” emerges, utilising the “open piano” technique to mimic the rising waters that threaten our world.
“Shakti”, a tribute to healing feminine energy, symbolising water that gives life, nurtures, and sustains. This piece celebrates the power and resilience found in nature and humanity alike. Finally, the suite concludes with “An Anthem to Hope”, a collective choral piece that embodies the strength of unity and shared hope for a better future.
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