Honour - Salford Quays 2nd August
Jul 18, 2014 19:35:00 GMT
Post by shred on Jul 18, 2014 19:35:00 GMT
Inspired by the memories of men and women from the North West affected by the conflict of 1914 to 1919, a performance by hundreds of amateur singers forms the centrepiece of Honour. The emotionally-charged, ‘Super Choir’ will perform a specially written piece by acclaimed composer Andy Smith and conducted by renowned Choral Director, Jeff Borradaile.
The event, using MediaCity buildings as a giant screen for projections, will lead audiences through the experience of war, from young men signing up to serve in battle, to the feeling of claustrophobic damp in the trenches, the fears of the families left behind and the fear of going over the top. A blaze of fireworks will symbolically transport audiences from the tranquillity of peacetime to the battlefields of the Western Front to remember the millions of military and civilians lives lost.
From the Lowry site:
HONOUR, an extraordinary, one-off, FREE performance inspired by the First World War Centenary takes place on The Quays on Saturday 2 August at 10pm.
A cultural response to the tragedy of ‘the war to end all wars’, HONOUR features stunning digital projections by international artists, contemporary dance, innovative audio theatre and specially written music. Inspired by the wartime experiences of soldiers and civilians from Manchester and Salford, the event will transport the audience to the battlefield in a hail of fireworks, rousing poetry and stirring song.
The 40 minute performance begins at 10pm, with audiences advised to take their place from 9.45pm.
Everyone is welcome to experience Honour, although parents should note that some battle scenes may upset very young children. Strobe and lightning strikes will be used during the performance.
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The event, using MediaCity buildings as a giant screen for projections, will lead audiences through the experience of war, from young men signing up to serve in battle, to the feeling of claustrophobic damp in the trenches, the fears of the families left behind and the fear of going over the top. A blaze of fireworks will symbolically transport audiences from the tranquillity of peacetime to the battlefields of the Western Front to remember the millions of military and civilians lives lost.
From the Lowry site:
HONOUR, an extraordinary, one-off, FREE performance inspired by the First World War Centenary takes place on The Quays on Saturday 2 August at 10pm.
A cultural response to the tragedy of ‘the war to end all wars’, HONOUR features stunning digital projections by international artists, contemporary dance, innovative audio theatre and specially written music. Inspired by the wartime experiences of soldiers and civilians from Manchester and Salford, the event will transport the audience to the battlefield in a hail of fireworks, rousing poetry and stirring song.
The 40 minute performance begins at 10pm, with audiences advised to take their place from 9.45pm.
Everyone is welcome to experience Honour, although parents should note that some battle scenes may upset very young children. Strobe and lightning strikes will be used during the performance.
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