This Bitter Earth/On The Nature of Daylight - Charlotte Church & Ligeti Quartet

On 26th August Charlotte Church took part in Greenpeace's month-long musical protest outside Shell HQ. Along with millions of others across the world, Charlotte is asking Shell to stop drilling for oil in the fragile Arctic. Join the protest online here: music.savethearctic.org

This is the live recording of her performance at Shell HQ.

Vocals – Charlotte Church
Conductor – Kelly Lovelady
Strings – Ligeti Quartet & Friends

Performed and recorded by kind permission of Max Richter/Mute Song and Sony ATV.

The version of “This Bitter Earth” performed comprises two separate works performed in combination:

“This Bitter Earth”, originally performed by Dinah Washington and written by Clyde Otis (vocal). Published by Sony ATV. www.sonyatv.com/

“On The Nature of Daylight”, composer by Max Richter (strings). Published by Mute Song. mutesong.com/

For private use only. Any other uses require the express permission of the relevant rights holders.