Homage to Andrew Brown

 Homage to a friend   24.10.24

Andrew Brown

Today we received the news of the departing of an old friend and as we remembered so many stories of such a humble, loving, sensitive, serving man,. I immediately thought of a piece of performance we created that he was pivotal in.

So that is why i turn to this blog and as well as wonderful, family and friendship stories, there flood in how he quietly helped Shallal.  How he willingly became a trustee for a short time when we first became a charity and was always quietly supportive with wise gentle insights when asked for.

So back to the performance, as always, she has always kept us on our toes, agile, inquisitive, I was looking for a platform to showcase Zoe's dance skills, that would stretch her and give her visibility, and I thought of Andrew. Why? Because one of his many and main talent was music he had studied in Cremona, Italy, the home of violin making for seven years learning Italian and how to make violins, https://www.myluthier.co/post/violin-making-in-cremona

He was often seen cycling along the seaside 'prom' in Penzance with his cello strapped to his back. He would often sit and improvise for us and had an innate sensitivity. So we asked him if he would play for Zoe, at the same time i met Victoria Field who had just finished a poetry residency in Truro Cathedral and her poems were beautiful, insightful and, again, sensitive. So then we had a trio and then we needed space. We had no funds for it so we asked local churches to be our venue and toured to three! It suited the quiet, respectful, beauty and peace.

http://www.poetrypf.co.uk/victoriafieldpage.shtml

Thank you to Andrew for sharing his love of music, for his sensitivity as a musician and a person and his innate, kindness and generousity.  He moved into a care home a few years ago as he had increasing dementia and Parkinsons, however his brother recalls that he still would sense when someone was unhappy and just go and hold their hand. 

All the best communication with him was within silence and stillness. He was also an Alexander teacher.https://alexandertechnique.com/

We are considering doing some dance pop ups inspired by him and his care for others.

Which could link into our new On Board project...more soon

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