When: January 20, 2024 8:00 pm
Where: King’s College

Tippett’s A CHILD of OUR TIME

Saturday 20 January at 8pm
King’s College Chapel, Cambridge

LILI BOULANGER Psalm 24 ‘La terre appartient à l’Éternel’ (‘The earth is the Lord’s’)
MICHAEL TIPPETT A Child of Our Time

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR
Members of the choirs of CLARE, GONVILLE & CAIUS, JESUS, SELWYN and SIDNEY SUSSEX colleges
MARTYN BRABBINS conductor
NADINE BENJAMIN MBE soprano
AMY HOLYLAND mezzo soprano
ELGAN LLŶR THOMAS tenor
ROSS RAMGOBIN baritone

Michael Tippett’s A Child of Our Time is a profound reflection born from the composer’s longing for peace during the tumultuous times of the Second World War. Imprisoned for his pacifist beliefs, Tippett’s oratorio begins with a stark declaration – ‘The world turns on its dark side. It is winter.’

Drawing from a diverse array of influences, from JS Bach’s Passions to Handel’s Messiah, A Child of Our Time is built around African American spirituals. This masterpiece oratorio stands as a testament to resilience and hope.

A devoted Catholic, Lili Boulanger composed several Psalm settings. Psalm 24 ‘La terre appartient à l’Éternel’ (‘The earth is the Lord’s’) channels her spirituality and unwavering dedication in this stirring piece.

Guided by the esteemed conductor Martyn Brabbins (renowned for his work with English National Opera, La Scala, Royal Concertgebouw, and BBC Symphony), the Cambridge University Orchestra, the Cambridge University Chamber Choir, and members of the choirs of Clare, Gonville & Caius, Jesus, Selwyn, and Sidney Sussex colleges unite. They are joined by stellar soloists Nadine Benjamin MBE, Amy Hoyland, Elgan Llŷr Thomas, and Ross Ramgobin.

Don’t miss this epic musical journey that traverses faith, history and the enduring power of the human spirit.

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