Texts by queer poets and music by LGBTQ+ composers are brought together in this song recital that showcases some of today’s leading young classical music talent.
Pianist Edward Picton-Turbervill performs alongside soprano Harriet Burns and baritone Jonathan Eyers, presenting a selection of historical composers including Tchaikovsky and Bernstein, living composers Judith Weir and Jonathan Dove, and poets Tennessee Williams, Alfred Lord Tennyson and Mary Wortley Montagu.
Classical Pride, now in its third year, exists to spotlight queer classical composers and musicians of the past, present and future, giving a voice and a platform to this community that has been instrumental in the development of the genre. This event will take place on the Barbican Hall stage and is free to attend with a reserved ticket.
Classical Pride: Voices of Pride runs from 27 June – 10 July in multiple venues across London and LA. Discover the full programme www.classicalpride.uk
Classical Pride is not-for-profit. Net proceeds from concerts at the Barbican will be donated to three important LGBTQ+ charities - Rainbow Railroad, Terrence Higgins Trust and GAY TIMES’ Amplifund.
Classical Pride is promoted by Ozero Arts, an arts production charity (registered charity no. 1155338) that undertakes ambitious artistic projects - conceiving, producing and raising money for bold ideas across live and recorded music.
Programme
Performers
Classical Pride is generously supported by R. Martin Chavez
Hall
Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in row U at the rear of the stalls (up to sixteen, depth of row 180cm) and the back row of the circle (four), both with fold-down companion seats. Some seats in row S of the stalls for people with very limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the concert hall where there are a limited number of suitable seats in row G of the stalls. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the concert hall. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
Free large-print programmes
These are available for most of our concerts. Please contact access@barbican.org.uk at least a week beforehand, to prebook a large-print programmme.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
