The Westbrook Blake: Mike Westbrook Band & Singers
Blackheath Halls, Great Hall, SE3 9RQ , [Venue Details]UK exclusive – A rare opportunity to see the internationally acclaimed seminal work by
Mike Westbrook.
"Westbrook's settings are among the greatest British music of the century - bold, optimistic and inspiring" Phil Johnson - The Independent
William Blake’s poetry has run like a Golden Thread through the music of Mike Westbrook for over 50 years. His acclaimed settings of Blake’s visionary poetry continue to resonate powerfully with modern audiences.
The first songs were written in 1971 for the National Theatre production of poet Adrian Mitchell’s stage musical TYGER, a tribute to Blake. In 1974, Mike formed his touring group, The Brass Band. The Blake songs became a cornerstone of the band’s repertoire. They have remained so ever since.
From the beginning the Blake songs have been primarily associated with the voices of Phil Minton and Kate Westbrook, two of the most original and distinctive vocalists in contemporary music. Their unique partnership has been at the heart of many of Mike Westbrook’s compositions, notably his 1979 work, The Cortège.
Mike Westbrook piano/MD
Phil Minton & Kate Westbrook voices
Billy Thompson violin
Karen Street accordion
Chris Biscoe saxophones
Steve Berry bass
Matthew Bourne piano
Choir directed by Paul Ayres
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Admission: £30.00
Performer name: Mike Westbrook, Phil Minton & Kate Westbrook, Billy Thompson
Other key names: Karen Street, Chris Biscoe, Steve Berry, Matthew Bourne, Paul Ayres
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The Westbrook Blake: Mike Westbrook Band & Singers
Saturday, 20 Dec 2025 @7.30pm
Blackheath Halls, Great Hall, SE3 9RQMore Information
UK exclusive – A rare opportunity to see the internationally acclaimed seminal work by
Mike Westbrook.
"Westbrook's settings are among the greatest British music of the century - bold, optimistic and inspiring" Phil Johnson - The Independent
William Blake’s poetry has run like a Golden Thread through the music of Mike Westbrook for over 50 years. His acclaimed settings of Blake’s visionary poetry continue to resonate powerfully with modern audiences.
The first songs were written in 1971 for the National Theatre production of poet Adrian Mitchell’s stage musical TYGER, a tribute to Blake. In 1974, Mike formed his touring group, The Brass Band. The Blake songs became a cornerstone of the band’s repertoire. They have remained so ever since.
From the beginning the Blake songs have been primarily associated with the voices of Phil Minton and Kate Westbrook, two of the most original and distinctive vocalists in contemporary music. Their unique partnership has been at the heart of many of Mike Westbrook’s compositions, notably his 1979 work, The Cortège.
Mike Westbrook piano/MD
Phil Minton & Kate Westbrook voices
Billy Thompson violin
Karen Street accordion
Chris Biscoe saxophones
Steve Berry bass
Matthew Bourne piano
Choir directed by Paul Ayres
Admission: £30.00
Performer name: Mike Westbrook, Phil Minton & Kate Westbrook, Billy Thompson
Other key names: Karen Street, Chris Biscoe, Steve Berry, Matthew Bourne, Paul Ayres
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