Brabbins conducts Beowulf and Job

“Now with Grendel, that monstrous beast / With my grip I shall grapple, foe against foe!” In the mists of the dark ages, the warrior Beowulf prepares to battle a bloodthirsty monster. And in a tale from the Old Testament, Job faces the torments of hell, armed only with an unshakable faith. Humanity can defy all odds, and these two ancient tales have inspired music of elemental power.

Indeed, Vaughan Williams’ ballet Job is one of the most original masterpieces of 20th century British music – bold, strange and charged with the elemental power of the William Blake drawings that inspired it. Martyn Brabbins conducts the full force of orchestra and chorus: but first, experience the epic drama of Beowulf, in a thrilling new choral retelling from one of the 21st century’s most compelling musical dramatists, with soloist Stuart Skelton.

*Stuart Skelton has had to withdraw from this performance as he is unwell, and we are grateful to Charles Styles who at very short notice will perform in his place.