Songs for the Earth
Join us for Songs for The Earth, a journey through sound and spirit blending traditional Welsh, classical, folk and jazz into an enchanting new musical mix. Together, we’ll celebrate our deep connection to land, water, sun and moon and use music to connect with nature and the outdoors. Songs for the Earth unites our musicians with the extraordinary talents of classical and folk violinist Bridget O’Donnell and jazz bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado. It captivated audiences at the London Jazz Festival in 2022 and was featured on Cerys Matthews’ BBC 6 Music show. This time we’re making it bigger and more magical than ever, with an expanded ensemble performing with Bridget and Misha, featuring strings, harp and percussion.
You’ll hear nature-inspired music from Celtic, Nordic, North & South American, Eastern European and Middle Eastern traditions. Some are traditional folk songs from hundreds of years ago, others will be recent songs by songwriters of today. Some you might recognise, others will surprise you.
Feel the spirit of the wind in Ofra Haza’s Ne’ama, and let the rhythms of Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires transport you. Debussy’s La Mer takes you to the sea, while Gwilym Bowen Rhys’s Lloer Dirion Liw’r Dydd evokes a gentle moon in the skies over Wales. And feel the spiritual energy of Bridget and Misha’s arrangement of Down To The River To Pray – you might know it from the scene where George Clooney joins a baptism in O Brother, Where Art Thou?
This is more than just a concert; it’s a celebration of life, nature, and the cycles that bind us all. We’d love you to experience it with us – an unforgettable evening of music that speaks to heart and soul.