Uplifting songs on the theme of hope, arranged, conducted and performed by the Chorus UK choir. The song choices were inspired by research being undertaken by staff and students in the Faculty of Engineering that aims to make the world a better place.
The programme included rock classics We Built This City by Starship and ELO’s Mr Blue Sky alongside greats such as Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World. The choir was bolstered for the occasion by members of the Faculty.
Conceived by engineer and long-time choir member Professor Matt Carré, this unique concert conveyed a simple message: though the world is facing immense challenges, human beings have the spirit and the ingenuity to overcome them.
The team
- For more information about Professor Matt Carré’s work visit his staff page or follow him on Twitter @MattJCarre
- To hear more of Andy Booth’s work, visit choruschoirs.com or follow him on Twitter @IamAndyBooth
See Also
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Creating Hope – Podcast
Choir leader Andy Booth and engineer Matt Carré talk about the Creating Hope choir concert and explore ‘hope’ with Engineering colleagues -
Feed the Beast – Live Event
Musician Sarah Watts performs new pieces for solo contrabass clarinet on the theme of endangered species, with visuals by Peter and Paul and voiceover by the actor Jon Iles -
What does it feel like? – Film
Professor Dorothy Ker and Terry O’Connor ask what are the limits of interaction with robots/AI? How musical and conversational can they be?
