Commissioned by Leon Clowes for NAN KIDS @ SPILL Festival 2021, funded by an Arts Council England Project Grant through the National Lottery Project Grant

Magic

The words of the medieval carol celebrating the sacrifice of Thomas a Becket set by Liz Johnson performed by the Orlando Singers at Canterbury Cathedral, conducted by Peter Johnson.
Letare Cantuaria
de sancte Thome victoria.
Gens anglorum gaudeat
in laudem pii martiris
cum dies jam effulgeat
beati Thome presulis.

Dum vixit, vita floruit
virtutem exercicio;
justiciam exhibuit
cuncto posenti populo.

Deum constanter coluit,
Super gregens evigilans;
ostendit sicut decuit
quod erat Christo famulans.

Letare Cantuaria

1 - 05 Ide Osun

Cellist Heather Tuach with excerpts from the 'breath-taking' recording of Liz Johnson's Cello Suite (2015). These 3&1/2 minutes give a taste of the full 30 minute work, a tapestry of rustic images woven through with decorated medieval plainchant (Hildegard of Bingen's Ave generosa) and improvisations. Inspired by the art work of Ben Hartley (1933-1996). Image - Cock-a Dandy by Ben Hartley

CELLO SUITE excerpts from Reflections of an Eccentric English Artist

Reflection 23 from Liz Johnson's Cello Suite 'Reflections of an Eccentric English Artist'. Inspired by the life and work of artist Ben Hartley. Performed by the wonderful cellist Heather Tuach.

Reflection 23 - Cello Suite

A mysterious world unfolds in a magical garden...






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des branches du jardin

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Midnight Mantra

Two contemplative reflections from the Cello Suite: Reflections of an Eccentric English Artist, selected for Dane Hurst's choreography during lockdown in April 2020.

Letare Cantuaria

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