AN ICONIC Lake District mountain and what lies within is to provide the inspiration for a live underground performance by a 44-piece orchestra and a unique light display.
Honister Slate Mine, deep inside the mighty Fleetwith Pike, has been chosen by the award-winning Cobweb Orchestra as one of four subterranean venues across the North of England to host a special underground music and light extravaganza featuring their full-piece orchestra.
The concert at Honister will feature music from regional composers, as well as showcasing one of four specially commissioned pieces from Cobweb’s composer-in-residence Michael Betteridge.
The 900 year old Honister Slate Mine will host the third in the series of concerts on September 20 and the music will reflect the individual qualities of this unique Lake District location.
The other three performances are taking place at York Nuclear Bunker, Cleveland Ironstone Museum and another location yet to be revealed.
Artist Steve Messam - the man behind the Lake District’s hugely popular Paper Bridge - has also designed site-specific light installations to complement the recitals.
The concert will get underway at 6pm with an audience of up to 80 people.
Tickets cost £25 and are available by contacting Honister Slate Mine on 017687 77230/www.honister.com.
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