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When Stars Align…

Part of the Vox Anima London 2026

Add to my Calendar 18-06-2026 19:00 18-06-2026 21:00 36 When Stars Align… Vox Anima London proudly presents its debut concert at London's iconic Barbican in a spectacular celebration of choral brilliance, international collaboration, and musical inspiration.  Conceived by Founder and Artistic Director, James Meaders, When Stars Align... unites outstanding professional and amateur musicians from across the globe in a powerful tribute to two of today’s most celebrated composers: Dan Forrest and Ola Gjeilo. The internationally acclaimed British vocal ensemble VOCES8 joins Vox Anima London Singers for this very special occasion. Under the direction of Barnaby Smith, Vox Anima London Singers perform works by Dan Forrest, with the composer at the piano, including collaborations with VOCES8 on let me listen and Auld Lang Syne. VOCES8 then takes the spotlight for a dazzling solo set, showcasing their signature harmonies and captivating repertoire. Under Irene Messoloras, the concert continues with music by Ola Gjeilo, featuring the radiant Sunrise Mass with string orchestra. VOCES8 then rejoins the choir for Tundra and Alleluia, with Gjeilo at the piano. This remarkable evening is a vibrant celebration of musical unity, visionary composition, and choral excellence.   Barbican Hall, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Barbican Hall
Silk Street
Barbican, City of London
London
EC2Y 8DS
England

Tickets

Prices: From £15
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Programme

Dan Forrest – I thank You God for most this amazing day
Dan Forrest – Let me listen
Dan Forrest – LUX: The Dawn From On High - 'Gloria in Excelsis'
Dan Forrest – Creation: The Garden
Dan Forrest – Auld Lang Syne
Orlando Gibbons – O clap your hands together
Ola Gjeilo – Ubi caritas
Dan Forrest – Good night, dear heart
Johann Sebastian Bach – Bourrée I & II in A minor, BWV 807
Kate Rusby – Underneath the Stars (arr. J Clements)
Vernon Duke – April in Paris (arr. J Clements)
Ola Gjeilo – Sunrise Mass
Ola Gjeilo – Tundra
Ola Gjeilo – Alleluia

Performers

Barnaby Smith – Conductor
Irene Messoloras – Conductor
Dan Forrest – Composer / Pianist
Ola Gjeilo – Composer / Pianist

Voces8
Vox Anima London Singers

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Programme Note

Vox Anima London proudly presents its debut concert at London's iconic Barbican in a spectacular celebration of choral brilliance, international collaboration, and musical inspiration. 

Conceived by Founder and Artistic Director, James Meaders, When Stars Align... unites outstanding professional and amateur musicians from across the globe in a powerful tribute to two of today’s most celebrated composers: Dan Forrest and Ola Gjeilo. The internationally acclaimed British vocal ensemble VOCES8 joins Vox Anima London Singers for this very special occasion.

Under the direction of Barnaby Smith, Vox Anima London Singers perform works by Dan Forrest, with the composer at the piano, including collaborations with VOCES8 on let me listen and Auld Lang Syne. VOCES8 then takes the spotlight for a dazzling solo set, showcasing their signature harmonies and captivating repertoire. Under Irene Messoloras, the concert continues with music by Ola Gjeilo, featuring the radiant Sunrise Mass with string orchestra. VOCES8 then rejoins the choir for Tundra and Alleluia, with Gjeilo at the piano.

This remarkable evening is a vibrant celebration of musical unity, visionary composition, and choral excellence.

 

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