London Symphony Orchestra/Malcolm J. Merriweather
Lineup
About the Event
A new Requiem Mass by David Önaç commemorating the lives of Africans trafficked into slavery.
The work draws on research by Johns Hopkins University into the historic involvement of Lloyd’s of London in providing insurance for ships involved in the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans – along with liturgical ritual, biblical texts and documents from the Lloyd’s archives. The sound world is influenced by the composer’s cultural heritage, bringing together European contemporary classical music and the African American traditions of spirituals, jazz and gospel.
The concerts will finish at approximately 5pm and 6.45pm respectively. Please note that there will be no interval.
Change of ConductorAnthony Parnther has had to withdraw from conducting the performances of Atlantic Requiem at LSO St Luke’s on 11 October due to ill health. The LSO is extremely grateful to Malcolm J. Merriweather for agreeing to step in to conduct at short notice.Posted on 5 October 2026. Ticket holders will be contacted separately.
Programme
David Önaç Atlantic Requiem (world premiere)
Performers
London Symphony Orchestra
Malcolm J. Merriweather conductor
Brittany Renee soprano
J’Nai Bridges mezzo-soprano
Orson Van Gay II tenor
BBC Singers