Sailing Ships of Sound: An Orchestral Première by Crimea Butler-Downton

Join us for an extraordinary evening featuring the premiere of Sailing Ships of Sound, the latest work by prolific Stroud-based composer Crimea Butler-Downton. Despite living with total visual impairment, Crimea composes intricate, large-scale orchestral scores entirely by hand—a feat of immense dedication and creative willpower.

The Performance: Performed by the 37-piece Eluckwa Ensemble and conducted by Max Ireland, this contemporary orchestral work takes the listener on a cinematic journey through sound. The evening will also feature guest vocalist Charlotte Forfar.

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Crimea's story contains moments of profound darkness and moments of pure, almost absurd joy. It contains loss, rage, unexpected beauty, and the complicated truth about love — all translated to his music.

The Cause:

This event is more than a concert; it is a celebration of inclusive artistry. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go directly to the School for the Blind.

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