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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. One 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, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
