Michael Tippett’s celebrated British wartime oratorio A Child of Our Time, with its subtly powerful pacifist’s outcry against racism, fascism, bigotry and xenophiobia has moved Chorus members and their audiences on the many occasions they have performed this compelling work. But this particular performance at such a febrile time in home and European politics, was potently relevant. “Brighton Festival Chorus were on absolute top form delivering Tippet’s A Child of Our Time with an air of confidence and sensitivity”
Michael Tippett’s celebrated British wartime oratorio A Child of Our Time, with its subtly powerful pacifist’s outcry against racism, fascism, bigotry and xenophobia has moved Chorus members and their audiences on the many occasions they have performed this compelling work. But this particular performance at such a febrile time in home and European politics, was potently relevant. “Brighton Festival Chorus were on absolute top form delivering Tippet’s A Child of Our Time with an air of confidence and sensitivity”
Brighton Festival. Soprano – Nina Rautio, Mezzo-Soprano – Jean Rigby, Tenor – Christopher Ventris, Baritone – Roderick Williams
Soprano – Sheila Armstrong Mezzo-Soprano – Felicity Palmer Tenor – Philip Langridge Bass – John Shirley-Quirk
Soprano – Sheila Armstrong Mezzo-Soprano – Felicity Palmer Tenor – Philip Langridge Bass – John Shirley-Quirk
Soprano – Sheila Armstrong Mezzo-Soprano – Felicity Palmer Tenor – Philip Langridge Bass – John Shirley-Quirk
Soprano – Sheila Armstrong Mezzo-Soprano – Felicity Palmer Tenor – Philip Langridge Bass – John Shirley-Quirk
City and County in Concert Soprano – Sheila Armstrong Mezzo-Soprano – Felicity Palmer Tenor – Philip Langridge Bass – John Shirley-Quirk