Kinshasha Symphony
Jean Sibelius: Finlandia
Congolese choral works
George Shearing: Songs and Sonnets of Shakespeare
Congolese orchestral works
Interval
Hector Berlioz: March to the scaffold (4th movement) from Symphonie Fantastique
Hector Berlioz: Dreams of a witches' Sabbath (5th movement) from Symphonie Fantastique
Ludwig Van Beethoven: Presto - Allegro assai (4th movement) from Symphony No.9 (Choral)
The extraordinary orchestra and chorus from Kinshasa perform in London for the first time.
The story of this orchestra and choir (Orchestre Symphonique de
Kimbanguiste) from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo is
miraculous and uplifting.
They were formed in one of the world's poorest cities and in a
country torn apart by war. However, these talented, self-taught
musicians and their conductor, Armand Diangienda, carry a message of
peace and hope.
Their inspiring story has been an international sensation and will be
celebrated in a specially commissioned BBC documentary later this year.
The orchestra is joined in this concert by members of the BBC Concert
Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and Hallé Youth
Choir to perform a programme including movements from Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, the finale of Beethoven's Symphony No.9 (Choral Symphony) and a selection of Congolese music.
Visit the Africa Utopia festival page for more details on free
events, interactive workshops and opportunities to take part as we
celebrate the orchestra and chorus' concert.
The Orchestre Symphonique de Kimbanguiste's visit to the UK is a
partnership between Bristol Music Trust, the Hallé Orchestra and
Southbank Centre and has been made possible with special support from
Arts Council England through its Exceptional awards programme.
Southbank Centre would like to thank Rosenblatt recitals for their
generous support of this project and Les Aldrich Music and Thwaites Fine
Stringed instruments for their gifts to the instrument repair
workshops.
Performers
Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste (OSK)
Jamie Phillips conductor
Armand Diangienda conductor
London Philharmonic Choir
Comment by email:
We need a United States tour. John Malveaux www.musicuntold.com
Comment by email:
We need a United States tour. John Malveaux www.musicuntold.com
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