Last year, we shared the story of Windelstan – a new classical composition created for Mere by local composer Richard Nye as part of The Tower Stories project at St Michael the Archangel.
Inspired by the restored church tower and its centuries of history, the piece was conceived as ‘an anthem for Mere’, weaving together music, memory and the physical sounds of the tower itself – from bells and keys to worn stone steps and ancient metalwork.
That project has now taken a significant step forward. On Sunday 7th December, Windelstán was professionally recorded, capturing the full depth and atmosphere of the composition, and the recording has now been released by The Tower Stories, allowing listeners to experience the work as it was intended – reflective, layered and rooted firmly in place.
Whether you followed the project from the start or are discovering it for the first time, the recording offers a chance to hear Mere’s story told through sound. Listen online via The Tower stories.co.uk
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