Classical Pride: Voices of Joy & Sorrow
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.
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Barbican
Conductor(s):
Oliver Zeffman conductor
Performer(s):
London Symphony Orchestra
Jamie Barton mezzo-soprano
Cameron Shahbazi countertenor
Tenebrae
Programme
About this event
Classical Pride, now in its third year, exists to spotlight queer composers of the past, present and future, giving a voice and a platform to this community that has been instrumental in the development of the genre.
American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton (’Opera’s nose-studded rock star’ – New York Times) joins the LSO and Zeffman for a new Classical Pride commission by US composer Jake Heggie, as well as the iconic gay anthem Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz. Jennifer Higdon’s luminous, meditative memorial to her brother, blue cathedral is preceded by Saint-Saëns’ rambunctious Bacchanale, and the evening finishes with Tchaikovsky’s heart-rending and much-loved Swan Lake Suite.
Venue details
Barbican Hall
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City of London, EC2Y 8DS England, United Kingdom
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