British Schoolchildren Write Joy Division Symphony
Today, May 18, marks the 30th anniversary of the suicide of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. Many events are taking place around the world to signify that anniversary-- and Curtis's name has even been a trending topic on Twitter for most of the day. But an unexpected tribute is taking place in Curtis's hometown of Macclesfield, England. The BBC reports that schoolchildren in Macclesfield are composing a Joy Division symphony.
According to the BBC, the Northern Chamber Orchestra is working with ...
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