“In an awe-inspiring display of artistic vision, Nottinghamshire composer and pianist Chris Miggells revitalised the once abandoned Clipstone Headstocks, a former colliery site vacant for over two decades. The result: a triumphant live concert, documented in a feature-length film and released as the groundbreaking album, ‘Live at The Iron Cathedral.’
What makes this album truly extraordinary is the transformation of a disused colliery into an enchanting venue. Miggells recognised the acoustic potential in the towering space, with 50-foot-high ceilings and green-tiled walls echoing above the remnants of historic mining machinery. Amidst the concrete and steel, a Steinway & Sons grand piano worth £100,000, stood as a symbol of contrast and harmony.
This groundbreaking classical album is possibly the first of its kind, recorded within the confines of a derelict colliery site during a sold-out live performance.”
credits
released December 1, 2023
Music composed and performed: Chris Miggells
'I Don't Want to Lose It' written by Patrick McDaid
Recording engineer: Josh Bluett
Mixed and mastered: Chris Miggells
Piano supplier: Sherwood Phoenix
Piano maker: Steinway & Sons
Venue: Clipstone Headstocks
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