Matthew Bourne & Emily Levy - Mercury Songs

Performer-composers Emily Levy and Matthew Bourne present a new work that recasts British folk traditions for today.

Award-winning performer-composers Emily Levy and Matthew Bourne’s new work for five-piece ensemble, with experimental orchestration and rich vocal textures. 

Mercury Songs is inspired by Bradford-born Julia Varley, a 20th-century activist for women’s and worker’s rights. It is a subversive reimagining of British folk traditions in a post-#MeToo world.

Credits
Emily Levy composer, voice, electronics
Matthew Bourne composer, piano, moog, synth, cello
Aby Vulliamy voice, viola
Nick Rasle voice, guitar
Michael Bardon double bass

Performers

Emily Levy voice, electronics

Aby Vulliamy voice, viola

Nick Rasle voice, guitar

Matthew Bourne piano, moog

Michael Bardon cello