# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sailing Ships of Sound: An Orchestral Première by Crimea Butler-Downton - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: Dive into a musical voyage with Crimea Butler-Downton’s epic orchestral premiere, Sailing Ships of Sound!About this EventSailing Ships of SoundJoin us for an extraordinary evening featuring the premiere of Sailing Ships of Sound, the latest work by prolific Stroud-based composer Crimea Butler-Downton. Despite living with total visual impairment, Crimea composes intricate, large-scale orchestral scores entirely by hand—a feat of immense dedication and creative willpower.The Performance: Performed by the 37-piece Eluckwa Ensemble and conducted by Max Ireland, this contemporary orchestral work takes the listener on a cinematic journey through sound. The evening will also feature guest vocalist Charlotte Forfar.:Crimea's story contains moments of profound darkness and moments of pure, almost absurd joy. It contains loss, rage, unexpected beauty, and the complicated truth about love — all translated to his music.The Cause:This event is more than a concert; it is a celebration of inclusive artistry. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go directly to the School for the Blind. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stroud/sailing-ships-of-sound-an-orchestral-première-by-crimea-butler-downton/100001984447114740 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, music, entertainment, concerts, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-27T18:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: St Laurence: Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 44.04, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Stroud - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Laurence: Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts - **lat**: 51.7459752 - **long**: -2.2154802 - **full address**: St Laurence: Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts, The Shambles, Stroud, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sailing Ships of Sound: An Orchestral Première by Crimea Butler-Downton - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a9021a741f8a3ce6dc142b8474988ef164002f699f281ab9fd8c3f73d7e33e7e-rimg-w1024-h613-dc191119-gmir.jpg?v=1775682041 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sailing Ships of Sound: An Orchestral Premiere by Crimea Butler-Downton being held? - **A:** Sailing Ships of Sound: An Orchestral Premiere by Crimea Butler-Downton takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm at St Laurence: Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts, The Shambles, Stroud, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sailing Ships of Sound: An Orchestral Premiere by Crimea Butler-Downton? - **A:** Sailing Ships of Sound: An Orchestral Premiere by Crimea Butler-Downton is organized by The Elukwa Ensemble. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sailing Ships of Sound: An Orchestral Premiere by Crimea Butler-Downton is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stroud, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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