EUROPEAN UNISON is a musical composition about Brexit penned by Ruskin graduate, Ruth Spencer-Jolly. The piece will be performed at Besbrode Pianos Leeds Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Leeds LS11 9XE.
28 pianists will play 28 Steinway pianos, playing out the history of the EU from birth to Brexit. The piece acts as a Brexit eulogy. The composition showcases the national anthem of each nation, intertwined with Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ (Europe’s national anthem).
Thursday 23rd March 10.30am – 12.00 Noon
Media Call and Q&A Panel Discussion ‘What Brexit Means to Me?
A short preview of European Unison will be given to the media, after which a Q&A panel will lead a discussion on ‘What Brexit Means to Me?’ The panel will consist of journalists, Councillors and business leaders. Everyone is welcome to this free event.
Sunday 26th March 18.00- 19.00
A full 25 minute performance of European Unison will be given to 70-100 audience members. This is a free event with wine and nibbles.
RSVP
Please confirm your attendance to either/both events to europeanunison@gmail.com
For media enquiries, please contact clair@causeuk.com, 07531948014
Please note both events will be filmed/photographed.