A father whose son committed suicide has created a "Grief Opera" to aid in both his own grieving process and the grieving processes of others.
George Linacre, a musician, committed suicide in 2021 at the age of 32 after experiencing isolation during lockdown.
The opera, penned by Nigel Linacre of Chippenham, Wiltshire, will have its Bristol premiere on July 3.
"George was a handsome young man. "I want our son's passing to have a positive outcome," he said.
George, a bassist and composer for the progressive rock band Eschar, was born in Bath. .
Lockdown, however, prevented the band from practicing and playing live, leaving George feeling alone, according to Mr. Linacre.
He committed suicide on November 19, 2021.
George's mother, Mrs. Linacre, said: "We received no notice that he was in such a location. ".
Using some of George's bass rhythms, Mr. Linacre and contemporary music band leader Vladimir Miller composed the "Grief Opera.".
According to Mr. Linacre, "Vladimir took my words and created a fantastic musical landscape, for grief.".
After its Bristol premiere, the opera, which features four vocalists, piano, cello, violin, and bass clarinet, will be performed in London. According to him, the opera dramatizes a "grief journey through hell to a deep love.".
According to Mr. Linacre, "if it helps people work with their grief better, that is something.".
The truth that there is always a way forward, even though they may not be able to see it, and that it is always possible to ask for help that is something else, however, should be given more consideration. ".
At Saint Paul's Church in Clifton, the Grief Opera will have its Bristol premiere.
