Hay Music–Songs of the River
Thursday, March 26th, 2026, 6pm–7:00pm
St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5EB. Doors open at 5.30pm. Refreshments.
This is a FREE CONCERT with retiring collection in aid of our Outreach Programme (cash or card). No pre-booking required.
Come and hear the fruits of a very special river-themed songwriting project with pupils of Hay-on-Wye Primary School. An enthusiastic Year 5 class has collaborated with poet Francesca Kay and composer Robert Peate in writing words for four songs, setting them to music and practising hard to perform them alongside soprano Jessica Summers and pianist Jelena Makarova who are the acclaimed ‘Living Songs’ Duo. Exploring and celebrating the vital presence of rivers in our lives, this performance carries an extra poignancy as our own beloved River Wye is in so much need of protection and support. The children look forward to sharing the results of this ambitious and exciting project with you.
Songs of the River-an outreach project with pupils of Hay-on-Wye Primary School.