Details

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.

Cast/Performers

Carolyn Foulkes (soprano), Jeanette Ager (mezzo-soprano), Wynne Evans (tenor), Brindley Sherratt (bass)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Tippett, Beethoven (Symphony No 5), Tippett (A Child of Our Time)
Company(s): London Concert Choir, Canticum, City of London Sinfonia
Conductor: Mark Forkgen

A Child of Our Time

A Child of Our Time (Concert) production archive for QTIX code T0129102492. Details of all A Child of Our Time archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1588595663

Archive Listings

9 Jul 01Southbank Centre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

CORONAVIRUS: All UK venues closed on 16th March 2020, restrictions were lifted on 19th July 2021. Please note that iUKTDb archive listings between March 2020 and July 2021 may not be accurate as we did not receive details of all rescheduled and cancelled shows.

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