Bridgetower - A Jazz Fable of 1807

Work:: Bridgetower (S01384285458)

Opera, by celebrated jazz musician Julian Joseph and writer Mike Phillips, recreates the story of the remarkable George Bridgetower. Born into slavery, Bridgetower became the darling prodigy of the Prince Regent, a friend of Haydn and Beethoven, violin virtuoso, and composer. Featuring jazz and classically trained singers and members of the Julian Joseph Big Band, this new opera has been created to mark the bi-centennial of the signing of the Act of Abolition of Slavery.

Music	Julian Joseph
Lyrics	Mike Phillips

Listing:: L658677697

City of London Festival. LSO St Luke's, 161 Old Street, EC1. Box Office - Barbican: 0845 120 7502

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A Jazz Fable of 1807

World Premiere. Sung in English. City of London Festival. LSO St Luke's, 161 Old Street, EC1. Box Office - Barbican: 0845 120 7502