Minerva Scientifica - The Franklin Effect

The Franklin Effect is a set of variations for vocal quartet, focusing on the work of DNA scientist ROSALIND FRANKLIN (1920-1958) at King’s College, London and her inspiration through four of the College’s current female scientists in collaboration with four highly regarded female composers – Cheryl FRANCES-HOAD, Kate WHITLEY, Shirley J. THOMPSON & Lynne PLOWMAN. The Patron of the Minerva Scientifica project is Judith Weir (Master of the Queen’s Music), who also mentored the composers for The Franklin Effect.