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Ayanna Witter-Johnson & LSO Percussion Ensemble

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Composer-cellist-singer Ayanna Witter-Johnson appearing with the LSO Percussion Ensemble brings the promise of a vibrant, jazz-infused evening.

Combining alternative R&B with classical – and with influences from soul, hip hop and reggae too – Witter-Johnson is the definition of an eclectic soul. Building on Unconditionally, a love song for her mother (‘nothing comes between me and you’), she takes to the stage with the LSO Percussion Ensemble for the premiere of a brand new piece. Paying further homage to her mother and the Ghanaian West African Dance troupe of her youth, Forever speaks to Witter-Johnson’s earliest memories of a lasting love for dance and music.

All this alongside selections from ‘formidable musician’ (Telegraph) and regular LSO Percussion Ensemble collaborator Gwilym Simcock, hauntingly beautiful melodies from Joe Locke and energetic, rhythmic ingenuity from Makoto Ozone.

Tagged with: Classical music

Programme

  • Gwilym Simcock   Barber Blues
  • Joe Locke   Her Sanctuary
  • Ayanna Witter-Johnson   Unconditionally
  • Ayanna Witter-Johnson   Forever (world premiere)
  • Gwilym Simcock   Quintet
  • Gwilym Simcock   Holding
  • Makoto Ozone arr. Simon Carrington   Kato's Revenge

Performers

  • Ayanna Witter-Johnson   cello
  • LSO Percussion Ensemble  

LSO St Luke's

Location
161 Old St
London
EC1V 9NG

Nearby public transport
The closest London Underground station is Old Street.The nearest National Rail station is Old Street (for Great Northern services), with Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Blackfriars and City Thameslink all within walking distance. Bus services running to LSO St Luke's are 55, 243 (stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271. 

Car and bicycle parking
The nearest paid car parking is at the Barbican. There are occasionally disabled parking spaces available at the venue, but these must be booked in advance by calling LSO St Luke's on 020 7490 3939. The nearest TfL Bicycle Hire docking station is at Old Street tube station.