Hireth - Example 2
Britten Pears Artist Residency Application

This showreel demonstrates some of the pieces reworked during our first residency. These songs show the slower and softer side of the repertoire:

Morgan Farwel (0:00) A reworking of the popular song ‘Farewell Shanty’.

Hungan (0:56) Our version of the song ‘Lullaby’.

Golowys Woles (1:44) An arrangement of the hymn, ‘Lower Lights’, popular in Cornish repertoire.

Behind the Scenes

A short video to show the process and the beautiful location of Brisons Veor, where we were able to bring this project to life.

  • Pronunciation workshops with Elizabeth

  • Sharing of vocal technique and warm ups

  • Learning traditional material in Cornish

  • Arranging material within our vision

  • Scoring and documenting pieces

  • The stunning Cape Cornwall coastline

  • Recording guide tracks

  • Translation sessions with Elizabeth

  • Exploring ideas and getting inspired!