“Stephen’s daring writing and willingness to complement conventional lyricism with sonic experiment makes for a powerful experience” The Scotsman w/ Made In Scotland Festival.
Inspired by the stories and letters of conscientious objectors who refused to fight during the First World War, award winning composer and guitarist Graeme Stephen’s powerful performance weaves together music, spoken word and image to engage with the public perception of war, highlighting the sacrifices objectors made in the name of peace.
Graeme Stephen was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and has been playing guitar since the age of 9. Today he leads and contributes to a multitude of musical projects in Scotland and overseas, playing a wide array of styles from free improvised jazz to Scottish folk. Stephen’s peerless improvisational skills and talent for composition make him one of Scotland’s most exciting and prodigious musical talents.
English spoken with French and Flemish subtitles.
violinist: Chris Stout, viola: Patsy Reid, cello: Alice Allen, vocals: Lizabett Russo & Nitai Levy.
