sanctuary & solidarity
SANSARA + UNITED STRINGS OF EUROPE + BASEL SALEH
We’ve joined forces with acclaimed ensemble United Strings of Europe and Syrian oud player, singer and composer Basel Saleh to create a programme of choral and instrumental music exploring the timely and enduring themes of sanctuary, solidarity and displaced peoples.
“exquisite...one of the few concerts I’ve attended that so thoroughly engaged with contemporary political events on such a sensitive scale”
Sanctuary & Solidarity was premiered at St Martin-in-the-Fields in November 2022.
repertoire
Caroline Shaw To the hands, and the swallow
Hildur Guðnadóttir Fólk fær andlit
Natalia Tsupryk A Quiet Night -Tyhoyi Nochi
Basel Saleh Oud improvisations
Houtaf Khoury The Journey
Dietrich Buxtehude Ad manus (from Membra Jesu Nostri)