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An evocative reading of Tippett's early masterpiece sits proudly alongside a blistering performance of Beethoven's lasting gift to the world. 

Bombastic Beethoven from Hickox and the Glyndebourne Sinfonia is followed by a memorable and powerful performance of Tippett's A Child of Our Time.

Soloists, choir and orchestra combine under Martyn Brabbins to create a powerful performance of Tippett's secular oratorio.

Outstanding performances of A Child of Our Time and the Concerto for Double String Orchestra at the Barbican.

Peter Nardone directs the Three Choirs Festival Chorus and Philharmonia Orchestra in a problematic yet thought-provoking opening concert at Worcester Cathedral.

Wagner's Die Walküre and Tippett's A Child of Our Time both attempt to capture the essence of humanity. Despite making for an unusual pairing, the programme was an effective one.

Under the baton of Simon Wright, the RLPO and the Leeds Festival Chorus gave an exciting rendition of Tippett’s A Child of Our Time.

A Child Of Our Time brought this year's Auckland Arts Festival to a magnificent finish with its message as universal as it was when first composed. 

Southbank Centre’s The Rest is Noise festival has a number of strands of thought permeating its concerts. It explores the effects of war, sex and sexuality, politics, and race on some of the 20th century’s most important musical output.

The numerous links and connections between each of tonight’s pieces make this a very cleverly crafted programme, on paper at least.

Abschluss des Musikfests ION Nürnberg: Michael Tippetts Oratorium A Child of Our Time erzählt angesichts der Nazi-Herrschaft eine bewegende Geschichte der Menschlichkeit, Überwindung von Gewalt und der Versöhnung.