Written at the beginning of the Second World War, the oratorio is a response to a real incident: the shooting of a Nazi official in 1938 by a desperate young Polish Jew, which triggered terrible retribution. While Tippett draws from the tradition of Bach's Passions, he uses Negro spirituals to highlight key moments of emotional tension.70th Anniversary Concert - T1763869075One of Britain's most celebrated modern composers, Tippett's moving oratorio is performed by the London Concert Choir and the City of London Sinfonia. | |
| 17 Mar 14 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1780827418 |
T1627369211Running time approx. 1 hour 15 minsCorporate Sponsor Sky. Corporate Sponsor Artsworld. Company English National Opera. Conductor Martyn Brabbins. Director Jonathan Kent. Design Paul Brown. Lighting Mark Henderson. Performer Susan Gritton (soprano). Performer Sara Fulgoni (alto). Performer Timothy Robinson (tenor). Performer Brindley Sherratt (bass). | |
| 21 Jan 05 to 28 Jan 05 | London Coliseum, West End :: V376 listing details L296530210 |
T0129102492Company London Concert Choir. Company Canticum. Company City of London Sinfonia. Conductor Mark Forkgen. Performer Carolyn Foulkes (soprano). Performer Jeanette Ager (mezzo-soprano). Performer Wynne Evans (tenor). Performer Brindley Sherratt (bass). Music Beethoven (Symphony No 5). Music Tippett (A Child of Our Time). | |
| 9 Jul 01 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L01997129274 |
