St Mary's Church
Stoke Newington Church St, Stoke Newington, London N16 9ES
Saturday 29th September 7:30pm (bar from 7.00 pm)

"Coryphaeus" - meaning 'leader of the chorus' - has its origin in the ancient Greek drama of Attica.

In 480BC Sophocles, as a tribute to his skill in singing and improvising on the lyre, was chosen to be Coryphaeus at the celebrations of the victory of the Greeks over the Persians at the Battle of Salamis.

The ensemble "Coryphaeus" was formed to explore the possibilities of free-form vocal and instrumental improvisation in various combinations. The event "Poems From The Celestial Press" uses Derek Barnes' poetry as the starting point for an evening of words, declaimed and sung, underscored and interwoven with spontaneous freely improvised music.

The cycle "Poems From The Celestial Press" draws from the wisdom and inspiration of the heart and spirit, offering love, guidance and strength.

The event will last 90 to 120 minutes.

Entry is free with a suggested minimum donation of £10

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