The Orchestra for the Age of Enlightenment is working with Sally Beamish to create 'Spinal Chords', a piece of music set to a text written by Melanie Reid, a columnist for The Times who broke her neck and back following a horse-riding accident earlier this year. The piece will reflect the positive spirit of Melanie and the many other people, including Paralympians, who display such a life-affirming attitude in the face of adversity.
Words don't necessarily need to be formed before the music in the world of classical composition. It can evolve from single idea of expression, you compose what you want your listeners to feel...then the words can follow.
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