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with funding by Arts Council England, the project will involve members of the local community in an unforgettable performance of Benjamin Britten’s opera Noye’s Fludde which brings the well-known story of Noah’s Ark to life.Participants will work with professional artists and will be provided with the opportunity to sing, act, dance and make set, costume and props.
Noye’s Fludde, written by English composer Benjamin Britten, was originally performed by young members of the community and was specifically written for musicians of all levels of ability. Conductor Alex Patterson explains: “The opera is accessible for children of all ages and experience and a great introduction to opera for performers and audience. Britten was a great champion of community music-making and had a belief in great music for all. His legacy is one that Music for Everyone embodies on a daily basis and what greater way to celebrate the two anniversaries by a performance of this much-loved work.”
This performance will be a celebration of 30 years of music making for Nottingham based music charity, Music for Everyone and also forms part of the international Britten 100 festival taking place across the globe to celebrate Britten’s centenary year.Noye’s Fludde will mark Music for Everyone’s first foray into opera and will be directed by local theatre-maker Robin Reece-Crawford: “I am delighted to be involved in helping to bring this unique production to life. Britten’s interpretation of the Great Flood story calls for a wonderful variety of instrumentalists and singers and I am confident that the combined forces of all the Music for Everyone Youth groups will ensure a dynamic and exiting performance that no-one should miss!”
The performance isn’t only a great introduction to opera for its participants; it is very accessible for audiences too. “This performance is great fun and we hope that it will inspire participants and audience to enjoy opera in the future” says Artistic Director of Music for Everyone, Angela Kay. “The audience can expect a lot of colourful costumes, set and music; a great night out for all the family!”
Member of Nottingham Youth Voices, Emily Hodkinson (18) from Calverton is delighted to be involved “It is going to be so much fun! This is an amazing opportunity and I absolutely can’t wait. It is so exciting to be taking part in such a big performance.”American film Director, Wes Anderson’s latest film Moonrise Kingdom draws on the director's own experience of performing in Noye's Fludde - “my older brother and I were actually in a production of Noye’s Fludde when I was ten or eleven, and that music is something I've always remembered, and made a very strong impression on me."
The performance will take place on Saturday 29th June at 7.00pm. For more information about the project or to purchase tickets contact Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 email admin@music-for-everyone.org or visit the website www.music-for-everyone.org
