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Scottish Ensemble and Dunedin Consort

MacMillan's Seven Last Words

Scottish Ensemble

Scottish Ensemble and Dunedin Consort perform James MacMillan’s astonishing setting of the dying words of Jesus Christ.

Through moments of aching intensity, heart-rending beauty and raw, keening desolation, you are guided through an experience that somehow manages to feel both intensely personal, and magnificently universal. Vivid and alive with the composer’s distinctive style, strings combine with voices to create a truly chilling, brutal, beautiful, transcendent piece of music that boldly reaches out to its listener. 

The first half of the concert comprises evocative works for either voices, string orchestra or both, which will be woven together to create a continuous, fluid journey through both old and new music. The second half will feature Seven Last Words From The Cross, giving it the space it requires and deserves.

Milton Court

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available