
Georgie Lorimer: Aberystwyth University
Georgie Lorimer is currently working on a practice
based PhD at Aberystwyth University, exploring the musicality of
language and the creation of a more musically aware poetry. This
includes an explorative return to the performative techniques of epic
and balladic traditions, alongside the stylistic endeavours of mediaeval
Romances, rejuvenated through a contemporary view of poetry and
heavily influenced by the arcing development of Western classical
music. Prior to moving to Aberystwyth, he obtained a BA in Music and
Creative Writing, as well as a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing at
Bangor University supported by an AHRC studentship. He graduated from
Bangor with Distinction in 2013 and was awarded a Danby Prize by the
English department. Georgie’s recent research papers and essay titles
include ‘“What is Truth?” - Capturing History, Creating Myth’, ‘Reading
Sound’, and ‘Somewhere Beyond Literature: Words in Limbo - Composing
Poetry as Music’. His poetry has previously appeared in the online
magazine Cadaverine, and in The Coffee House. Within this academic year
he has been part of a Ty Cerdd commission for Narberth A Cappella
Voice Festival, creating the libretto and performing as the soloist for
Mason’s ‘The First Dance’ from the a cappella ballet Pramantha, and
has had several musical works premiered by Aberystwyth’s Elizabethan
Madrigal Singers.
To view and download a copy of Georgie's poem, 'The Fernery' from Adobe Acrobat go here.
To view and download a copy of Georgie's poem, 'Unction' from Adobe Acrobat go here.
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