Copland Fanfare for the Common Man
Joan Tower Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
Britten Ad majoriam Dei gloriam
Britten Frank Bridge Variations
Bernstein Chichester Psalms

at Smith Square Hall, London SW1P 3HA (formerly St John’s Smith Square)

Join Outcry and the Academy of English Voices for a spectacular evening featuring the brilliance of brass, strings, and choir.

The programme opens with two contrasting fanfares: Aaron Copland’s noble and timeless Fanfare for the Common Man, followed by Joan Tower’s spirited and empowering Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman. The choir takes centre stage with Britten's Ad majoriam dei Gloriam, a wonderful collection of 7 poems. Britten’s Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, a virtuosic showcase for strings, celebrates his mentor with charm, energy, and invention. The concert culminates in Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, a masterpiece that brings choir, orchestra, and soloist together in a heartfelt exploration of peace and unity.

This programme is a rich tapestry of styles and sounds, celebrating the full expressive range of our musicians. Don’t miss what promises to be an unforgettable evening!

Join conductor James Henshaw for an enlightening pre-concert talk at 5.30pm, free for all ticket holders.