BIRDS OF HEART AND SKY came about through a love of birds. It is a radio ballad: a collection of emotive audio works, songs, poetry, compositions and field recordings celebrating a selection of birds currently on the Red List of most vulnerable birds in the UK.
Illuminating puffins, turtle doves, skylarks, curlews and cuckoos, the audio installation was created to help raise awareness and promote more public support to help increase bird populations.
Music, lyrics and sounds were composed, recorded and produced by Scarborough composer/songwriter Sarah Dew with recorded contributions from guest singers and other field recordists.
The installation includes printed text to give further information on the birds, also enabling hearing impaired audience members to fully access the lyrics.
Ambient lighting enhances the atmosphere.
Read more about Sarah and hear examples of her work here: https://www.sarahdewmusicsoundword.com/
Also see https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/things-to-do/arts-and culture/beaconforthearts
Birds of Heart and Sky is endorsed by the RSPB.
Saturday 5th April 2024
at St Stephen’s Church, Thorpe Lane.
Ticket information: £5 on the door.
Start time: 7pm. The installation lasts for one hour.
Refreshments from 6.30pm and after the installation.

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