Emily Levy

Sound and Music 'New Voices' 2019-21

Artist Development Programme

Thrilled to be selected as one of the 8 Composers for Sound and Music 'New Voices' Cohort 2019-21 Artist Development Scheme. Fantastic to be part of such a positive organisation and work alongside some very interesting artists. Big plans afoot!

'A Mix-Tape for Gus'

BBC Radio 4 Music Documentary

"'A Mix Tape for Gus' feels as if it ought to be the beginning of a short series. Radio 4 should commission it before all our C-90s are thrown away." David Hepworth, The Guardian

In this programme I explore how music can hold memories and act as a messenger between times and people. My brother Gus had eclectic and exciting musical taste, he made mix-tapes for me and we shared many, many musical experiences. This legacy has influenced and inspired me, as well as his other friends and family and it continues to do so.

Producer: Beaty Rubens. http://bbc.in/1rxEsIl

Song Cycle Documentary

Release of Documentary of the making of 'The Rain is Coming' by Emily Levy and Rommi Smith,

Featuring Roderick Williams, Susie Allan, Emily Levy and Rommi Smith, with interviews and excerpts from the premiere at Stratford upon Avon Music Festival, 2017. To view follow this link

"Emily Levy's substantial new work for Roderick Williams is always inventive, and the driving rhythms in several of the songs make it a worthy foil to Schubert's great cycle." Howard Skempton '17

Further performances in London and Birmingham in Dec '18, details coming soon.

This project has been supported by PRSF Women Make Music - more information here, Arts Council England, RVW Trust, and Sound and Music

Lost and Found

Solo Album from Emily Levy, out now.

A twist on modern folk, with a nod to Tom Waits in the woozy orchestral corner and Aphex Twin on the side of messy electronica, 'Lost and Found' is the new album from singer songwriter Emily Levy with songs about life, changing times and how the world around you can be altered in an instant when you lose someone you love.

Featuring a stellar line up: Matthew Bourne (piano), Sam Hobbs (drums), Mark Creswell (guitar), Rich Arthurs (guitar), Jon Burr (harmonica), Richard Ormrod (wind) & Gary Stewart (vocals).

'A highly evocative solo debut' Fatea

'Delightful stuff **** Yorkshire Evening Post

Lots more reviews on the press page

Emily Levy and Matthew Bourne at Timber Festival

July 6th 2019

Emily Levy and Matthew Bourne at Timber Festival

We're delighted to be playing this great little festival in the woods. A brand new set combining folk, original songs and sound explorations with Matthew Bourne on the Eyrie Stage curated by the brilliant Elizabeth Alker of BBC R3,R6 and many other things besides.

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Dante 2021

Music for a 3 part Series on BBC R4 on Dante in the 21st C

Bringing Dante into 2021 for experts and the uninitiated alike. Presented by Katya Adler with readings by Michael Sheen

Brand New Project - Festival of New, Snape Maltings

Jerwood Residency and Performance at Snape Maltings, Aldborough

So pleased to have a residency period for my new project (in development with Sound and Music, New Voices) at Snape Maltings, Aldborough, leading to their annual Festival of New. Working with some amazing artists and voices on this - lots of details coming soon...