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Music in Prison: A new work by Mark-Anthony Turnage
Mark Anthony TurnageBritish composer Mark-Anthony Turnage's new work 'Beyond This' was premiered this January but instead of a concert hall, the new work was first performed in a category B prison. The composer was commissioned by charity Music in Prisons as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad to compose a new work in collaboration with prisoners of HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottingham.


Mark-Anthony Turnage talking about the experience said "We work on it together and it's a true collaboration. That's where it gets quite emotional because it's a really nice bunch of guys. You just don't know what's lurking in prison. Maybe people haven't had the confidence or the background to develop themselves. It's a shame. But that's what it's all about - people sometimes come out of their shell. Music can be really powerful in that way. I've got no patience with people who say it's just fun - it's educational as well."

For dates of performances and how to attend, please visit the Music in Prisons website