| Saturday 18 October 2025 | 14:30 |
| Programme to include: | ||
| Works by Farrenc, Louise (1804-1875) | ||
| Works by Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel (1875-1912) | ||
| Works by Singh, Simmy |
| Sabi Ensemble | |
| Simmy Singh | Violin |
| The Jollof House Party Opera |
Explore the shifting boundaries of classical music in this dynamic session featuring bold new works and genre-defying performances. A part of Classically Black 2025.
Now in its second year, Classically Black is more than a festival—it’s part of a wider cultural movement, amplifying underrepresented voices and reshaping classical music across the UK.
Opening with a keynote from Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, this event moves through a range of powerful musical expressions, from the rich, expressive works of Louise Farrenc and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, performed by the Sabi Ensemble, to the innovative fusion of Simmy Singh, whose violin and electronics blend classical, jazz, folk and experimental sound worlds.
Bringing the session to a thrilling close, The Jollof House Party Opera serves up a spicy mix of opera and hip-hop in a high-energy, hybrid performance. Co-produced by Music Theatre Wales and FIO, this is opera, but not as you know it.
This performance invites you to experience new voices and fresh narratives rooted in both tradition and transformation.
Now in its 5th year, Black Lives in Music continues to champion equity and representation in the industry. This performance marks not only a platform for talent, but also a celebration of a milestone moment in advocacy, creativity, and cultural transformation.
