Posted on: 29/11/2022
Posted on: 14/11/2017
Cressex students' performance in Silver Birch Garsington Opera production captured in ground-breaking BBC film
Students from Cressex were thrilled this summer to have been able to participate in the production of Silver Birch, a celebration of music, drama, poetry and dance led by the world-renowned Garsington Opera company.
A story of a testing childhood, military action in war-torn Iraq and the enduring effects of post traumatic stress were captured in this extraordinary production, involving a cast of 180 members from the community – primary and secondary aged school children, local groups including veterans and family members – performing alongside professional opera singers.
Now you can gain a sense of the spectacle, sounds and backstage build-up of this unique production by clicking on the links below. Feel part of the chorus by immersing yourself in this specially produced BBC Arts 360-degree video capture and ambisonic audio recording as you become cast member number 181. It’s quite an experience!
For an overview of the whole Silver Birch experience, photo gallery and the story of how the Silver Birch opera was born, we invite you to go to the following link: Silver Birch, Garsington Opera.
