Completed! Commonwealth Natural Wonders in Music

Completed! Commonwealth Natural Wonders in Music

Commonwealth Natural Wonders in Music

Listen to musicians from across the Commonwealth perform together virtually, in this beautiful new composition to create a unique celebration of nature though music & art for HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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The Commonwealth Secretariat once again commissioned our ensemble in association, The Dionysus Ensemble, to produce a special project to mark HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The project brought together musicians and artists from across the Commonwealth to celebrate the incredible wild and scenic locations in the region.

The video features a brand-new piece of music that was co-created by Commonwealth musicians, composers, and creatives. It includes illustratrations by Commonwealth artists and photographers to showcase the variety and wide array of environmental riches that can be found throughout the region. The aim of the project was to celebrate and share the diverse beauty of the Commonwealth.

What makes this project truly unique is that the piece of music was created through a collaborative process that involved ideas and influences from all over the Commonwealth. Traditional and folk tunes were incorporated alongside sounds from nature, and musical compositions created by individuals composing in their home countries. This resulted in a beautiful and diverse musical composition that represents the unity and diversity of the Commonwealth.

This project is a beautiful tribute to the Commonwealth and a celebration of its natural riches. We are grateful to the Dionysus ensemble for producing this as part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and hope that the project will inspire others to appreciate and protect the natural wonders of the Commonwealth.

West End Kids!

West End Kids!

West End Kids

West End Kids

Here is something really special – The West End Kids! This amazing video showcases the talents of the ensemble. They performed for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the prestigious Coutts Reception on 2nd June as the Beacons were lit across the entire Commonwealth in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

West End Kids, as a group, have raised hundreds of West End & Broadway stars since 2001, with a unique blend of ambition, opportunity, motivation, mastery and mindset. They aim to give young performers the best possible start in life.

Lorraine Lionheart sings our Song for the Commonwealth, A Life Filled with Grace

Lorraine Lionheart sings our Song for the Commonwealth, A Life Filled with Grace

Lorraine Lionheart sings our Song for the Commonwealth, A Life Lived with Grace

Lorraine Lionheart sings a Life Lived With Grace.

Lorraine Lionheart

Lorraine Lionheart

Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Music Scholar, Entrepreneur

The UK based African music artist was born and raised in the Kalahari Desert, in Botswana, the country they call the jewel of Africa and one of the most romantic African countries. She has a pure experience of growing up in an area so untouched, beautifully remote and that carries a unique sense of deep rooted spirituality. The singer says her music is deeply influenced by the music of the San tribe of the Kalahari Desert. In her words “the San are the world’s most beautiful people”. Even though she embraces her roots and sings in her native languages, 14 other African languages ,as well as in English, her music knows no geographical barriers and appeals to even an audience unfamiliar with African music. She is an adventurous artist who does not feel restricted to any style of music but continues to maintain her authenticity throughout her artistic experience and music journey.

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The Benefice Choir of Cople, Moggerhanger and Willington

The Benefice Choir of Cople, Moggerhanger and Willington

The Benefice Choir

Cople, Moggerhanger and Willington

Benefice Choir

The Choir is made of three small villages in Bedfordshire. There are only 12 of us, but we enjoy singing, mostly in Church, but we also sing in concerts. For the Jubilee we have involved our three villages, and will be having a good party at our local ‘big house’, Moggerhanger Park. There’ll be a Barbecue, Bouncy Castle for the children, plenty to eat and drink, and music, from bands and groups, as well as dancing. We intend to enjoy this wonderful occasion, and our Beacon will light up the night sky at precisely 9.45pm along with every one else who is taking part. We send you our thanks for organising this brilliant, and memorable event.