Bryars is inspired by the landscape and unique character of Holderness - the area of East Yorkshire between Hull and Spurn Head landscape, and at the same time the life and poetry of Andrew Marvell (1621-1678), the metaphysical poet who was born and raised in the Holderness region. When a young man of just 19, Marvell witnessed his father drowning as he was crossing the Humber by ferry. In its original form this new work took several iterations, the first being a performance by his ensemble of four musicians and tenor in the Church of St Germain, Winestead, where Marvell was baptised and where his father was rector. The second involved a sound installation in Hull and the third, concert performances in Hull and London, with harmonium replacing the tiny Winestead organ heard in this recording. This piece is part of New Music Biennial 2017. Winestead is commissioned by Opera North. John Potter tenor Morgan Goff viola James Woodrow electric guitar Nick Cooper cello Gavin Bryars harmonium AUDIO FUNDERS RECORDING CREDITS The performance of Winestead was recorded live by the BBC at the Albemarle Music Centre, Hull on 30 June 2017 and broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 1 July 2017. Catalogue number: NMC DL201702Release Date: 4 August 2017
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