THE CITY SINGS

‘The City Sings’ composed by Dee Isaacs,is a collaboration between the Stockbridge and New Town Community Orchestra, directed and conducted by Louise Martin

with Music in the Community at the University of Edinburgh and singers from across the city. 

The words are adapted from Jon McGregor’s prose in his book

 If nobody speaks of remarkable things (2002).

The text draws us into a lyrical and rhythmic landscape and asks us to observe, remain still and listen. 

 In the music you will hear the early morning, the buses and cacophony of street life, and finally our ‘community’ coming together singing to celebrate our city.