LIVE From London returns with a spectacular celebration marking the 20th anniversary of VOCES8. The festival features eight exceptional concerts, shining a spotlight on both established and emerging talent.
Marking twenty years since its first concert VOCES8 presents a major concert at London’s iconic Barbican Hall featuring guest performances by the BBC Singers, the VOCES8 Scholars, violinist Jack Liebeck and beloved VOCES8 alumni.
Lyyra sings at LIVE From London for the first time, fresh from their growing concert successes in the USA and Europe and with a major record deal with Warner Classics.
A highlight of the festival is a concert given by the UK VOCES8 Scholars and VOCES8 at Milton Abbey. They give the world premiere of Peter Gritton’s Requiem alongside James Macmillan’s moving Miserere and Palestrina’s majestic Missa Papae Marcelli.
LIVE From London introduces Meridian, an exciting new choir under the direction of Irene Messoloras. In their debut performance, Meridian feature celebrated soprano Grace Davidson and pianist-composer Ola Gjeilo – VOCES8’s first-ever composer-in-residence.
A key element of the VOCES8 Foundation is its record label and there are no fewer than four artists’ albums showcased in concerts; Anam: Music to Move the Soul by Apollo5, Revolutions by Paul Smith, Le vase brisé by founding VOCES8 member Thomas Elwin with pianist Lana Bode, and Ciels d’or by Trio Haydée.