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Vespers

with BBC Singers and Abel Selaocoe

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Abel Selaocoe holding his cello

Let the shadows of evening envelope you, as Rachmaninov's sacred All-Night Vigil meets African musical traditions in a captivating evening from cellist Abel Selaocoe and the BBC Singers.

Night is universal, and dusk has inspired some of the most beautiful music ever written, including Rachmaninov's Vespers, the quiet and deeply moving profession of the composer's dedicated faith. Tonight its movements are interwoven with serene snapshots of different African twilights by Abel Selaocoe, a 'remarkable' artist (Guardian) whose music aims to 'understand different ways we seek refuge, not always a place of comfort but one of empowerment that allows potential to live a fulfilled life'. Tonight might be more reflective than his usual high-octane performances, but you can be in no doubt the outcome will be just as beautiful.

Tagged with: Classical music Live from the Barbican BBC Singers More...

The end time for this concert will be added here closer to the performance date

This livestream will be available to watch back until Sun 21 May 2023 at 7.30pm. You can buy a ticket up until this point. The live stream is available globally. 

Co-produced by the Barbican and BBC Singers

Performers

  • Abel Selaocoe   cello
  • Sofi Jeannin   conductor

Digital programme

Milton Court Concert Hall

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