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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 Barbican Presents Young Barbican

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

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

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