The Gallery

Lady Bathing on a Rooftop

The Gallery: “Lady Bathing on a Rooftop” (painting #1)

NEW!!! from The Gallery Series comes this beautiful audio delight…  “The Lady Bathing on a Rooftop” and “Asking the Shepherd”  their stories and music woven back to back within this gorgeous musical narrative. Rehearsal Peeks

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Asking the Shepherd

The Gallery: “Asking the Shepherd” (painting #2)

One day, after a visit in his fields by a lady searching for her painting, the shepherd turns and sees something nestling in the dry stone wall: a manuscript, not sure where it came from or who wrote it, he finds himself entranced within the pages of a journal that inspires and captivates his very

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Meeting the Gypsies

The Gallery: “Meeting the Gypsies” (painting #3)

My dear friend from college days, Charles Mutter, has known of The Gallery as I was working on it. His gorgeous photography of yew trees caught my eye and inspired me. A stunning, soulful violinist, Charles offered to record something for it… so grateful..  the gypsy theme called out! You are in for a treat!

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An Ancient Soldier's Tale

The Gallery: “An Ancient Soldier’s Tale” (painting #4)

In the making! Affectionately known as “The Gallery Key,” a coffee table book of a beautifully illustrated guide that brings us within the world of The Gallery.  Revealing the symbolism of the beloved  characters and nature that we meet in this work and world created  by Natalie.

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The Gallery: “Clues in the Fireplace” (painting #5)

Drawing back within this painting we see the shepherd at his fireside in his hut, warming himself before heading out into the cold late afternoon, to the village church. It is the annual hymns and poems night: a rather rowdy hymn practice to start for everyone coming of these cherished old songs,  with refreshments to

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The Statue Moves

The Gallery: “The Statue Moves” (painting #6)

Indeed the statue has moved! To the wings of the stage along with the other paintings and props used in the performances for The Gallery, making way for the special matinee performance of a community piece. Children of all ages have come together to perform “The Snow Angel” a beautiful story of friendship that includes

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The Swing by Todd Alexander

The Gallery: “The Swing” (painting #7)

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Is There Anybody There? by Todd Alexander

The Gallery: “Is There Anybody There?” (painting #8)

“Redemption” the story set within The Gallery‘s village and surroundings with the church at its centre. This 50 minute piano and vocal narrative of Natalie’s was first performed by her in 2016.

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The Magi and the Muse by Todd Alexander

The Gallery: “The Magi and The Muse” (painting #9)

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A Little Love for the Pigeons by Todd Alexander

The Gallery: “A Little Love for the Pigeons” (painting #10)

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