Thrilled to curate Seven Heavens at the Dovecote Studio, Snape Maltings which ran from July 1st- 20th July 2022.
Jonathan Harvey (1939-2012) is considered one of the most important Contemporary British composers. In this, the 10th anniversary of Harvey’s death, I stepped up as curator in collaboration with Britten Pears Arts & hosted Seven Heavens.This sensory installation of works created by respected artist Jila Peacock is inspired by Harvey’s 2008 choral work ‘Messages’. Alongside Jila’s considered multi-layered polyptych 7HEAVENS, seven composers who knew Jonathan were asked to write a sound piece as a tribute to him & in response to Jila’s imagery. These contributions have been assembled into a single sound track by sound artist and composer Duncan Chapman and will be played as part of the installation.
It was wonderful to have the trust and appreciation of Jila Peacock, get to know her more and her wonderful work..and I throughly enjoyed the process ..
