June 25th 2025 An evening of fusion with instrumentalists from Iraqi, Greek and Western backgrounds
I wrote this song a couple of months ago because I was horrified to discover that the UK government is working on a ‘Roadmap’ to conclude a bi-lateral trade deal with Israel. This was initiated by Rishi Sunak’s government and the current government was, until a few days ago, still committed to its implementation. Finally, […]
First performed December 2024. Specially composed for Austin Allen https://youtu.be/iOcfPGFJhzU
Our first performance of the year was at the Festival of Tomorrow, in the great hall of the Steam Museum, Swindon, February 18th 11- 4pm The Spider was, appropriately, next door to the Gaia installation. We had lots of audience, including many families with fascinated children. The Spider hibernated a bit until August when she […]
Knighton School singing Song of Children’s Rights Children from Years 3 – 6, accompanied by adult backing singers and intrumentalists
Next workshops September 30th Gladestry Village Hall, Gladestry, 10.30am – 1pm Final workshop this year will be on October 14th, all day from 10.30am, at St Edward’s Church Hall Experiment with making music and sounds for opera, theatre and film All levels welcome, acoustic instruments only Check flyer for details
Finally – the song book is published! See below for a sneak preview and details of how to obtain it either as a hard copy delivered by post or pdf. You can listen to the songs at: camillacancantata.bandcamp.com/album/the-bug-lovers-song-book What people have to say about the song book: ‘The Bug Lover’s Songbook is a delightfully varied […]
Another year, another COP, or rather COPs, the Climate COP and the Biodiversity COP. With record-breaking draughts even in normally green, damp, Wales, and fires that raged in the south of England, you would think our minds would be focused on immediate action. But it’s still all words, words and no action. Several European countries […]
Hidden Connections used motion sensors to create a sound experience along the accessible footpath in the forest. This included the voices of children at Llanidloes Primary sschool. Clearly the sensors were activated – by humans or dogs or others – as the batteries needed regular re-charging. Despite inclement weather, people turned out and were moved […]
And what will happen? Are governments going to deliver? If you want a musical reminder of the origins and perils of using fossil fuels, here’s the link to the film of Carbon Chronicles on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUvbQgxiBn4 There are arts events and installations in Hafren Forest throughout the duration of the COP. This includes an installation […]