As You Are
A Leeds soundwalk
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It’s time to take a soundwalk in your city as part of Leeds 2023…
Composer and musician Abel Selaocoe takes inspiration from the architecture of Leeds and his African heritage. Performing with the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North and guest artists, Selaocoe creates beautiful music that embraces the healing power of walking.
Pick up a pair of headphones and meander on a musical adventure through the city as your sound pack triggers new musical chapters to accompany you on a transformative journey, taking in Leeds’ most recognisable landmarks.
“a stirring combination of vocal and instrumental talent… Selaocoe’s way of reinventing the cello went straight to the heart”
★★★★ — The Daily Telegraph on Abel Selaocoe“one of the most captivating performers the classical music world can lay a claim on…”
★★★★ — The Guardian on Where is Home
Supported by Victoria Leeds.
Whilst our soundwalk is free to attend, we ask you to please consider making a donation if you are able to help us continue creating and sharing music with audiences.
Duration
40 minutes
Location
Victoria Gate, Vicar Lane, Leeds LS2 7AU
The collection point for headsets will be inside Victoria Gate shopping centre in central Leeds, where your soundwalk experience will begin. You will receive a pre-show email containing further information ahead of your booking.
The route is accessible to wheelchair users.
The Making Of As You Are
Credits
Abel Selaocoe Words and music
Benjamin Woodgates Arrangements for Orchestra and Chorus
Clark Rundell Conductor
The Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North
Abel Selaocoe Cello and vocals
Sidiki Dembele Dunduns, Djembe, Ngoni Talking Drum and Calabash
Simo Lagnawi Gimbri and vocals
Anna Mudeka Mbira and vocals
Cameron Malcolm Orchestra and Chorus recording and editing
Jamie Saye Soloist recordings
Calum Malcom Mixing and mastering
