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SANSARA Choir with United Strings of Europe

Sanctuary & Solidarity

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Sansara Choir standing on the steps of an old, abandoned church

SANSARA and United Strings of Europe join forces to explore the themes of sanctuary and solidarity in a programme built around Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands.

Today, millions are forcibly displaced from their homes, set on perilous journeys in search of places of safety. Finding refuge depends on the kindness of others - individuals, communities and nations. But the longing for sanctuary is not always met with open arms. At the centre of the programme is Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands, with its guiding question ‘what are these wounds in the midst of our hands?’, alongside original material from Syrian oud master Basel Saleh. 

Featuring additional music by Hildur Guðnadóttir, Piers Connor Kennedy and Thomas Tallis, this is not only an offering of musical solidarity, but an invitation to reflect on our role in creating spaces of sanctuary. 

Tagged with: Classical music Young Barbican Barbican Presents

This performance finishes at approximately 8.30pm, with no interval

Produced by the Barbican

Programme

  • Basel Saleh   oud improvisation
  • Hildur Guðnadóttir (arr Martin)   Fólk fær andlit
  • Caroline Shaw   To the Hands
  • Piers Connor Kennedy/Julian Azkoul   in the midst
  • Thomas Tallis   In manus tuas
  • Caroline Shaw (arr Kennedy)   and the swallow
  • Basel Saleh   oud improvisation
  •   Tahmeel Hijaz

Performers

  • Tom Herring   artistic director of SANSARA Choir
  • Julian Azkoul   artistic director of United Strings of Europe
  • Ellie Slorach   guest conductor
  • Basel Saleh   oud
  • Walid Zaido   percussion

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