Bradford 2025 and Opera North have invited composers Caterina Barbieri, Nyokabi Kariûki and Gwen Siôn to create new music and sound works inspired by Penistone Hill – and by the music of Bradford-born composer Frederick Delius.
The dramatic soundscape will take in everything from electronic innovations to African influences, woven together with field recordings by Sarah Keirle, new poetry written by Bradford-born poet Nabeelah Hafeez and performances of Delius’s music by the Orchestra of Opera North.
The Earth & Sky mobile app will be available to download onto your own smartphone or tablet soon! This ever-changing sound world uses state-of-the-art geolocation technology: what you hear through your headphones is triggered by every step you take.
If you want to explore the world of Earth & Sky but don’t have a compatible smartphone or tablet, or if you need a large format screen, you can book a borrowed device before you visit here. Arrive at the Brontë Parsonage Museum any time between 10am and 1pm to collect your devices and a member of our staff will talk you through the experience before you set off to explore the soundworld of the moors. Return your devices any time before 4pm.
Find out more at Bradford 2025.
The Brontë Parsonage Museum is a Bradford 2025 partner. Museum staff are on hand to help you experience the Earth & Sky audio soundscape.
