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Death Songbook at The Roundhouse

  • The Roundhouse, London (map)

Paraorchestra, Brett Anderson (Suede), Charles Hazlewood and Gwenno come together for Death Songbook, an exquisite anthology of music by icons such as Echo and the Bunnymen, Skeeter Davis, Japan, David Bowie/Jacques Brel, and Suede.

This rich set amplified by the diversity and virtuosity ofParaorchestra musicians in new arrangements by composer Charlotte Harding features delicate new versions of songs about death, the death of love, of loss, and ultimately of transcendence.It reminds us that music is our greatest friend in bleak times; inviting us to crouch around a candle and meet our sorrow head-on, comforting, nourishing, and uplifting.

Don't miss their captivating performance at In The Round Festivalthis spring.

Support comes from Roundhouse resident artist Faker Villain