Discover orchestral and choral arrangements of some of the best-known gospel songs, from icons of the 20th century to current works by modern gospel artists.

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London Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Gospel – Celebration

Barbican Centre

Join us for a soul-stirring evening as the London Symphony Orchestra presents "Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise" at the Barbican on Sunday, 3rd November 2024, at 7pm. This unique concert experience, curated and conducted by the esteemed André J Thomas, promises to blend the unrestrained power of American gospel music with the symphonic grandeur of the LSO, accompanied by a chorus of over 250 voices from across the London community.

The evening will showcase enlivening music, both traditional and modern, in arrangements for orchestra and choir by some of the most impactful gospel artists and composers of the 20th century, including Brandon Boyd, Nolan Williams, Jr., Margaret Bonds, Brandon Waddles, Moses Hogan, Rosephanye Powell, Joe Pace, Carol Cymbala, Kurt Carr, Raymond Wise, and Frances Fonza Smith. André J Thomas, an LSO Associate Artist and a veritable expert in American gospel music, brings this growing trend from the US to the UK, taking iconic gospel music originally written for choirs and smaller groups and placing it in a fresh, bold symphonic envelope.

The concert will also feature performances by the London Symphony Chorus, Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, and LSO Community Voices, making for an evening of uplifting music that promises to ignite the spirit and celebrate the rich heritage of gospel music.

The concert will conclude at approximately 9pm, including a 20-minute interval. Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from £35, £26, to £18, plus a £4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. Additional discounts and booking options are available, including Wildcards for guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day, Multibuy Discounts, and special rates for groups, students, and 18s-and-under.

Don't miss this extraordinary blend of gospel and symphony, a testament to the power of music to unite, uplift, and inspire. Book your tickets now for "Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise" and be part of a memorable night at the Barbican with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Symphonic Gospel: Celebration and Praise

Hear enlivening traditional and modern 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!’

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