Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise
André J Thomas
Barbican
Music and arrangements by Brandon Boyd, Nolan Williams, Jr., Margaret Bonds, Brandon Waddles, André J Thomas, Moses Hogan, Rosephanye Powell, Joe Pace, Carol Cymbala, Kurt Carr, Raymond Wise and Frances Fonza Smith
André J Thomas conductor
London Symphony Chorus
Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir
LSO Community Voices
London Symphony Orchestra
The concert will finish at approximately 9pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).
Tickets
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The Concert
Experience the unrestrained power of American gospel music, combined with the symphonic sound of the LSO and a chorus of over 250 voices from across the London community, curated and conducted by André J Thomas.
The Music
Hear enlivening music, both traditional and modern, in arrangements for orchestra and choir by some of the most impactful gospel artists writing and performing in the US today, plus giants of the 20th century.
With this concert, André J Thomas brings a growing trend in the US over to the UK – taking iconic gospel music originally written for choirs and smaller groups, and putting them in a fresh, bold symphonic envelope. ‘Part of my role as Associate Artist is to find and create arrangements that work for the LSO – I’m like a detective tracking everything down!’
The Performers
LSO Associate Artist André J Thomas is a veritable expert in American gospel music. In his latest LSO gospel concert he is joined once again by Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, plus singers from across London in the London Symphony Chorus and LSO Community Voices, for an evening of uplifting music.
Gospel music does not apologise. It comes straight out, fiery and quick. It’s like lighting a firecracker – you start with a sizzle and that’s it.
André J Thomas
Booking and Discounts
Booking Your Tickets
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Contact the Box Office at least 24 hours before the performance (two weeks for group bookings) to exchange your tickets for another LSO concert or Barbican credit voucher, valid for six months. A per-ticket administration fee applies.
The LSO reserves the right to change artists or programmes if necessary. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, all bookers will receive a refund.
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