is a consolation to Norwich Guildhall, from one soul to another, produced as a part of ‘The Guildhall Sessions’, a series of site-specific music films recorded and screened within the building of The Norwich Guildhall.
Despite its architectural grandeur and historic importance, The Guildhall would have been a building to avoid for the citizens of Norwich for most of their 600 years of co-existence, as a place that served the system rather than the people. It hardly had a chance to develop any positive relationships with its human neighbours, which was hoped to remedy through this performance. A cleansing ritual, well-wishing by vocal activation, is offered so that the future generations will care for it beyond its theoretical significance, but for its spirit and capabilities to create beautiful memories.
Commissioned by Norwich & Norfolk Festival 2024, with support by PRS Foundation’s The Open Fund for Organisations.
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Image by Liv Penny