Events - The Cry: A Requiem for the Lost Child
This event is now full
Sunday 16 November 2008
Location:
St. Paul's Cathedral, London
As well as being a public performance, this will be a fundraising and awareness raising event for Save the Children, with a focus on the ‘Rewrite the Future’ campaign for education in conflict.
The première performance of The Cry will take place in the stunning setting of St Paul’s Cathedral, London.
Composed by Adrian Snell and directed by David Drummond, The Cry is a spectacular and moving musical production that remembers children who've lost their lives or childhood because of warfare, armed conflict or ethnic cleansing.
The lead vocalists are Niamh Perry (BBC1's I'd Do Anything) and opera star Mark Stone. They'll be joined by violinist Jeanine Thorpe (BBC2's Classical Star and Maestro), Adrian Snell, the London Oriana Choir, the London Oratory School Schola, keyboard player Dave Bainbridge (Iona) and a host of other talented singers and musicians.
The performance will be introduced by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.
The Cry also features a rap specially recorded for the premiere by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Please note this event is now full.
For more information on the event, please contact Joanna Norden at j.norden@savethechildren.org.uk or call 020 7012 6724.
