Explore the voices of polyphony.

These extracts are taken from interviews with 32 people across England. Verity Standen and a group of fellow artist-interviewers gathered recordings from people in Bristol, Liverpool, London, Middlesbrough, Stoke-on-Trent, Cumbria and Somerset.

People were invited to reflect on their voices, and each conversation followed its own path. Verity and co-composer Yas Clarke have layered and spliced these recordings into a rich auditory tapestry, which audiences can experience in person at Mayfest 2022 Bristol (6-29 May). https://www.mayk.org.uk/mayfest-programme/#group/polyphony-world-premiere

In this online playlist, you can spend some time with each voice individually.

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Explore the voices of polyphony.

These extracts are taken from interviews with 32 people across England. Verity Standen and a group of fellow artist-interviewers gathered recordings from people in Bristol, Liverpool, London, Middlesbrough, Stoke-on-Trent, Cumbria and Somerset.

People were invited to reflect on their voices, and each conversation followed its own path. Verity and co-composer Yas Clarke have layered and spliced these recordings into a rich auditory tapestry, which audiences can experience in person at Mayfest 2022 Bristol (6-29 May). www.mayk.org.uk/mayfest-programme…ny-world-premiere

In this online playlist, you can spend some time with each voice individually.

https://veritystanden.com

CHRIS

TONY

MELODIE

ADRIAN

JAMES

ISOBEL

MIKE

Taken from new collection: 'passing thoughts'

Composed by Verity Standen

Vocals: Verity Standen, Kate Huggett, Kate Smith and David Ridley

Cello: James Gow

Violins: Laura Wilson & David Ridley

Production and additional composition by David Ridley

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Verity Standen is a composer, director, performer and choir leader. Her work focuses on the human voice - gathering people together to sing, and exploring different ways that people can experience music.

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