Visitors to Baildon Moor wowed by harmonic art installation

Visitor to Baildon Moor have been wowed by a striking art installation that surprises the ears as well as the eyes.

Harmonic Fields is a work by Pierre Sauvageot that has previously been on display in Copenhagen, Marseille and Helsinki.

Made up of over 200 musical instruments – the installation is powered by the wind, creating an ever-changing auditory landscape.

It has been delivered by Bradford Culture Company, the charity that delivered Bradford’s year as 2025 UK City of Culture.

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Harmonic Fields

It is one of several events that have been planned to continue the legacy of Bradford 2025.

Harmonic Fields opened on Wednesday and runs until Sunday September 13.

It coincides with Saltaire Festival, which begins this weekend and regularly attracts tens of thousands of people to the District.

The installation is made up of an orchestra of woodwind, string and percussive ensembles; vibrating drums, windmill glockenspiels, harmonic cellos, bamboo flutes, propeller sirens and gyrating musical boxes.

They are played by both the elements and by ‘wind farmers’ characters.

Visitors wander through the landscape, pausing to listen to this unique symphonic experience with a rural backdrop offering 360-degree views across Bradford district.

Last year Baildon Moor was named part of the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve, bringing extra attention to the stunning area of the District.

Jane Earnshaw, Executive Producer at Bradford Culture Company said: “There has never been a more important time to shine a spotlight on our environment and natural surroundings.

“The UK is one of the world’s most nature depleted countries, and the situation is only getting worse. By encouraging audiences to experience art and creativity in nature, we’re not only showcasing the incredible beauty of our district, but also helping to increase people’s understanding of how significant these spaces are and why they should be protected for future generations.”

The free installation is open to visit between noon and 6pm until Sunday.

Visitors are encouraged to walk to the installation – which begins at Baildon Moor Trig Point.

Over the weekend Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and Museum will be open on the weekend hosting free drop-in family activities related to the artwork.

On Saturday and Sunday 12pm – 6pm a shuttle bus will run between Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and Museum around 4 times an hour.

This will drop riders off approximately a 5-minute walk from Baildon Moor Trig Point.

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