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London Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Gospel

Celebration & Praise, with André J Thomas

Conductor Andre J Thomas takes his bow on the Barbican stage with the London Symphony Orchestra and LSO Community Gospel Choir

Experience the unrestrained power of American gospel music, with the symphonic sound of the LSO and a chorus of voices from across the London community, curated and conducted by André J Thomas.

Hear enlivening traditional and modern arrangements for orchestra and choir by some of the most impactful gospel artists writing and performing in the US today, plus giants of the 20th century.

With this concert, André J Thomas brings a growing trend in the US over to the UK – taking iconic gospel music originally written for choirs and smaller groups, and putting them in a fresh, bold symphonic envelope. ‘Part of my role as Associate Artist is to find and create arrangements that work for the LSO – I’m like a detective tracking everything down!’

LSO Associate Artist André J Thomas is a veritable expert in American gospel music. In his latest LSO gospel concert he is joined once again by Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, plus singers from across London in the London Symphony Chorus and LSO Community Voices, for an evening of uplifting music.

This performance will end at approximately 9pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra

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