Songs of Outcry
Tue, 05 Nov
|The Conduit
Reflecting on political change.
Time & Location
05 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:45
The Conduit, 6 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA, UK
About the event
St Martin’s Voices are pleased to announce a new series of concerts at The Conduit in Covent Garden, exploring themes of science, nature and justice. The programmes resonate with the iconic Conduit - a collaborative community of people committed to creating a just, prosperous and sustainable future.
Each concert includes a combination of choral music and readings. The performance is presented in two halves, and takes place in the bar area of The Conduit, giving you the chance to have a drink before, during or after the concert, or dinner at The Conduit’s staple rooftop restaurant, Rucola.
First half: 19:00 - 19:30
Break: 19:30 - 20:15
Second half: 20:15 - 20:45
This evening's programme includes music by Cecilia McDowall, Bob Chilcott and Melissa Dunphy, alongside readings reflecting on political change.
PROGRAMME:
Brian Tate – One Million Voices
Elizabeth Alexander – Die Gedanken Sind Frei (My Thoughts are Free)
Jessica Curry – Home
Ērik Ešenvalds – There Will Come Soft Rains
Spiritual arr. Michael Moerane – It’s Me, O Lord
- INTERVAL -
Rosephanye Powell – To sit and dream
Jocelyn Hagen – Protest from ‘Songs for Muska’
Lucy Walker – We still dream
Melissa Dunphy – #UnitedWeDream
J.K. Alwood arr. Shawn Kirchner – Unclouded Day
Bob Dylan arr. Mac Huff – Blowin’ in the wind