COMPOSED by former Hereford Cathedral head chorister, Sam Wilson, Chernobyl is a piece for brass and percussion recently released on CD.
“It was the proposal for a huge new sarcophagus over the nuclear reactor in Chernobyl that sparked the idea for this piece,” writes Sam on the cover notes.
“Ukraine, like much of Eastern Europe, has a wealth of traditional folk and contemporary music that can give many ideas to a composer. In this case, such musical influences help to recount the grim effect of the disaster while at the same time they help to show that the new protection brings hope for the future.
For details, call 07818 064719.
Meanwhile, The Chernobyl Children’s Charity Fund is to benefit from the release of a new CD of folk songs, Farewell the Day, by Eric and Eileen Payne.
The CD is available directly from Eric and Eileen on 01886 832029 or via mail at eric@ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk at £6.00 each plus postage and packing.
All proceeds direct to the Chernobyl charity.
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