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Classical Pride: Voices of Joy & Sorrow

Date & Time
Fri, Jul 4, 2025, 19:30
A triumphant finale to 2025’s Classical Pride, as the London Symphony Orchestra and conductor Oliver Zeffman celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in classical music with a vibrant programme.

Keywords: Classical Pride 2025: Voices of Pride, Vocal Music, World Premiere, Young Musicians

Info & Ticket (www.barbican.org.uk)
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Musicians

London Symphony Orchestra
Oliver ZeffmanConductor
Jamie BartonMezzo-Soprano
Cameron ShahbaziCountertenor
Tenebrae

Program

Camille Saint-SaënsBacchanale from Samson et Dalila
Jennifer Higdonblue cathedral
Jake HeggieNew Work (world premiere)
Camille Saint-SaënsMon coeur s’ouvre à ta voix from Samson et Dalila
Harold ArlenOver the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz
Piotr TchaikovskySwan Lake Suite
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